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16/06/2020

Leptodeira is a genus of colubrid snakes commonly referred to as cat-eyed snakes.

Leptodeira septentrionalis, the northern cat-eyed snake, is a species of medium-sized, slightly venomous snake, found from southern Texas to northern Colombia. (Source: Wikipedia, 'Leptodeira septentrionalis', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptodeira_septentrionalis, CC BY-SA 3.0 . Photo: (c) Lauren...

15/06/2020

Timber rattlesnakes, which are called canebrake rattlesnake in the Coastal Plain of the Southeast, are large, heavy bodied snakes with the characteristic rattles on the end of the tail.

14/06/2020

The slender-bodied snake is known to grow around 1 to 1.6 meters in length, in some instances, it may even reach 2 meters.

BoomSlang or Tree Snake Facts and Information, learn more about the amazing and incredible wildlife that one may fing in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park

13/06/2020

The boa constrictor (Boa constrictor), also called the red-tailed boa or the common boa.

The boa constrictor (Boa constrictor), also called the red-tailed boa or the common boa, is a species of large, non-venomous, heavy-bodied snake that is frequently kept and bred in captivity.[2] The boa constrictor is a member of the family Boidae, found in tropical North, Central, and South America...

12/06/2020

Pantherophis obsoletus – also known as the western rat snake, black rat snake, pilot black.

Pantherophis obsoletus – also known as the western rat snake, black rat snake, pilot black snake, or simply black snake[3] – is a non-venomous species of Colubridae found in central North America. No subspecies are currently recognized.[4] Its color variations include the Texas ratsnake.[2] Not ...

11/06/2020

The Ball Python is native to Central and West-Central African tropical forests.

10/06/2020

The specific name, berus, is New Latin and was at one time used to refer to a snake, possibly the grass snake, Natrix natrix.

Vipera berus, also known as Marlies, Prags, Bardas or the common European adder[3] or common European viper,[4] is a venomous snake that is extremely widespread and can be found throughout most of Western Europe and as far as East Asia.[2] Known by a host of common names including common adder and c...

10/06/2020

Sand adder may refer to any of the following snakes: Vipera ammodytes, a.k.a. the nose-horned viper.

10/06/2020

https://en.It is reputed to be the most dangerous of the European vipers due to its large size, long fangs (up to 13 mm) and high venom toxicity. .org/wiki/Vipera_ammodytes

Vipera ammodytes (other common names include horned viper, long-nosed viper, nose-horned viper, sand viper)[3] is a viper species found in southern Europe, mainly the Balkans, and parts of the Middle East. It is reputed to be the most dangerous of the European vipers due to its large size, long fang...

10/06/2020

The horned adder (Bitis caudalis) is a venomous viper species found in the arid region of southwest Africa, easily distinguished by the presence of a single, large horn-like scale over each eye.

The horned adder (Bitis caudalis) is a venomous viper species found in the arid region of southwest Africa, easily distinguished by the presence of a single, large horn-like scale over each eye. No subspecies are currently recognized.[3]

10/06/2020

Death adders are distinctive snakes, with triangular heads, squat bodies, and thin tails, sometimes used as a lure.

 Used for neutralising systemic envenoming by members of the Australian death adder group. It is made from horse IgG. Each ampoule contains 6000 units of neutralising capacity against the target venoms. Average volume per ampoule is 25-26mL. The immunising venom is from the common death adder.

10/06/2020

Adders are not very large in size. Females are slightly longer and wider than males.

Common adder is a type of poisonous snake. There are three subspecies of adder that can be found in Western Europe, East Asia and throughout the Arctic Circle. Adder is the only poisonous snake in England. Adders may survive in different habitats and climates. They are usually seen in grasslands, fo...