There isn't a definitive answer to which snake species holds the record for staying still the longest. Here's why:
Similar Hunting Strategies: Many snake species rely on ambush predation, meaning they wait patiently for prey to come close before striking. This behavior itself encourages staying motionless for extended periods.
Difficult to Measure: It's challenging to accurately measure how long a snake can remain still in the wild. Researchers can't ethically keep them motionless for extended periods.
Individual Variation: Even within a species, individual snakes might have varying tolerances for staying still based on factors like hunger level or perceived threat.
While there's no champion of motionless-ness, most snakes can likely stay very still for long stretches, especially when hunting.
