Some snakes lay eggs and others produce the young alive. There is about an even division of these types in Kansas. The king snakes, rat snakes, bull snakes, racers, and many smaller snakes lay eggs in early summer. These eggs are deposited in a spot suitable for hatching, generally beneath a rock or in the soil.
inorganic. 1  not having the structure or organization characteristic of living bodies. 2  not characterized by vital processes. 3  Chemistry. noting or pertaining to compounds that are not hydrocarbons or their derivatives. 4  not fundamental or related; extraneous.
minÂ·erÂ·al. n. 1. A naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substance having a definite chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure, color, and hardness. 2. Any of various natural substances, as: a. An element, such as gold or silver.