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Pit vipers, such as rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths, have pit organs. These heat-sensitive organs allow them to detect infrared radiation given off by warm-blooded prey, aiding in hunting and navigation.

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Our bodies cannot directly detect infrared radiation. Instead, some animals, such as snakes, have specialized organs called pit organs that can detect infrared radiation as heat. These pit organs are located on the heads of snakes and help them locate prey and navigate their environment.


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