Book 32, Question 25 · Video
Why are a snake’s insides long and skinny?
A snake’s body is a long tube, so its organs have to fit inside in a line. Instead of sitting side by side as yours do, the organs are stretched and staggered one behind another. In many snakes, the right lung is long and the left one is very small. The stomach can stretch to hold a big meal. The body is a clever fit.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why are a snake’s insides long and skinny?
The Big Idea
A snake is long and skinny. So where do all its insides go? Why are a snake's insides long and skinny?
A Long Tube
Step one: A Long Tube. A snake's body is a long tube, so its organs have to fit inside in a line. Instead of sitting side by side like yours, they're stretched and staggered one behind another.
Lungs
Step two: Lungs. In many snakes, the right lung is long. The left lung is very small.
Stretchy Stomach
Step three: Stretchy Stomach. The stomach can stretch to hold a big meal. The whole body is a clever fit.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! In a line. Long. Tiny. Stretches.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! In some snakes, the heart can slide a little when a big meal passes by. One lung is very tiny. Snake stomachs stretch wide. Snake organs line up one behind another.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Roll modeling clay into a long snake shape. Press beads inside, one after another in a line. Imagine each bead is an organ. How would your organs fit if you were a snake? Keep beads away from little kids, and wash your hands afterward.
Outro
A snake's body is a long tube, so its organs line up one behind another. In many snakes, the right lung is long and the left is tiny, and the stomach stretches for big meals. Science is amazing! Keep asking questions! The more you look around, the more wonders you will find, so keep your eyes open! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!