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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Snakes flick their tongues to collect scent molecules from the air and bring them to the Jacobson's organ (vomeronasal organ) in the mouth, which helps them detect and analyze scents.

Why Do Snakes Flick Their Tongue When They See Potential