Can a snake see with their eyes?

Many animals were created with a special oil drop that surrounds the cones of the eyes to protect them from ultraviolet light. Snakes instead rely on a filter over the lens of their eyes that can not be penetrated by the uv wave length; A snake has eyes with a telescoping lens. read more

The forked tongue 'licks' the air and can tell which side of its face it must strike. Many pit vipers also have heat pits in their face which sense the body heat of its prey. Sight: Though poor, like reptile eyes it can sense a fast moving object. So it is a good idea not to move too fast when confronted by a snake. It will most likely never see you. read more