How Snakes Smell with Their Tongues

Hey there! Did you know that snakes have a really cool way of smelling things? When they stick out their narrow tongues, it's not just for fun!

Here’s how it works:

1. Look at that tongue! Snakes have long and skinny tongues that they use to explore their surroundings.
2. Sticking it out: When a snake sticks its tongue out, it's like the snake is 'tasting' the air. It picks up tiny smells floating around.
3. Bringing it back: After a snake catches some smells on its tongue, it quickly brings its tongue back into its mouth.
4. Finding out more: Inside the snake's mouth, there is a special place that helps the snake understand the smells it caught! That way, the snake knows if there's food nearby or if there's something else around.

So next time you see a snake with its tongue sticking out, remember that it’s not just being silly. It's using its tongue to smell and learn about what's around it!