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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

The arrangement and number of teeth is extremely species specific. Some species of snake have virtually no teeth while others have very highly developed teeth. The function of undifferentiated teeth is to draw food items into the mouth rather than to chew. Teeth continue to be replaced throughout life, including the fangs.

The arrangement and number of teeth is extremely species specific. Some species of snake have virtually no teeth while others have very highly developed teeth. The function of undifferentiated teeth is to draw food items into the mouth rather than to chew. Teeth continue to be replaced throughout life, including the fangs.

* '''For more information on captive snake diets, see''' [[Snake Feeding]].

* '''For more information on captive snake diets, see''' [[Snake Feeding and Digestion]].

Six rows of teeth are generally present in snakes commonly seen in the pet trade, one row on each side of the lower jaws and two rows on each side of the upper jaws.   

Six rows of teeth are generally present in snakes commonly seen in the pet trade, one row on each side of the lower jaws and two rows on each side of the upper jaws.   

==Morphology==

==Morphology==

Teeth are of the [[Pleurodont dentition|pleurodont]] type and are generally not differentiated ([[Aglyphous|aglyphous]]) except for fangs in venomous snakes or in species with specialised feeding habits (none have molars, incisors, etc).

Teeth are of the [[Pleurodont dentition|pleurodont]] type and are generally not differentiated ([[Aglyphous|aglyphous]]) except in venomous snakes or in species with specialised feeding habits that have fangs. None have conventional molars, premolars or incisors.

==Fangs==

==Fangs==

==References==

==References==

Mader, D.R. (2005). Reptile Medicine and Surgery. Saunders. pp. 47. ISBN 072169327X

Mader, D.R. (2005). Reptile Medicine and Surgery. Saunders. pp. 47. ISBN 072169327X