They are "solar-powered," meaning they are entirely dependent on external heat or sources of light.
Snakes are commonly labeled "cold-blooded," although this is false because their blood is not chilly. The correct phrase is ectothermic, which means their body temperature is variable and controlled by external factors. Unlike mammals and birds, Reptiles cannot regulate their body temperature internally and therefore rely on heat sources such as the sun to warm up.
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