Catalysis is the increase in the rate of a chemical reaction due to the participation of an additional substance called a catalyst. With a catalyst, reactions occur faster and require less activation energy.
There are some species of snakes that live in the ground or right at the soil surface. These are worm snakes and earth snakes. They will get about 12 inches long when they are full grown. They eat earthworms, slugs, snails and insects that live in the soil, so they can be left alone under the mulch. Wood piles are another great place for snakes to hide. Wood that is used for heating homes should be stacked at least 12 inches off the ground. This will reduce the hiding places for snakes and their prey.
Habitats and Adaptations. Snakes have adapted to a variety of very different habitats. They can live in forests, prairies, deserts or even bodies of water, but will typically be found where there is an ample supply of food, such as rodents, small reptiles, birds and frogs.Snakes eat their food whole and often while it is still alive. snake might try to sneak into a house for winter. Snakes stay in places with an ample supply of food. New Zealand is one of the few places in the world where land snakes are largely absent. Bites from venomous snakes require anti-venom medicines administered only by medical professionals.