Why Do Snakes Flick Their Tongue When They See Potential

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why do snakes flick their tongue when they see potential prey?

• A)They are trying to bring scent molecules into the mouth so the Jacobson's organs can decipher them.
• B)They are trying to detect the various scent molecules with their tongue.
• C)Snakes use tongue flicking as a means of communication.
• D)All of the choices are correct.

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