Snake Pictures : Scarlet King snake

Snake Pictures : Scarlet King snake

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Scarlet King snake (L. Triangle elapsed): Scarlet King snakes are much smaller than the milk snakes and reach a length of 14-20 cm (36-51 cm). The color and pattern is certainly the most beautiful of all the snakes in our region. An imitator of eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius) Scarlet King snakes usually have bands of red, black, yellow and red where he plays, but not black yellow (eastern coral snake touches of yellow red alternating but not black. venomous snake In Scarlet (Cemophora coccinea), which is similar in appearance, the bands in the back do not extend across the belly. Sections of North Georgia and Tennessee milk snake to two known sub-species inter grade with varying results in the color scheme.

Milk Snake (L. Triangle Triangle): The milk snake is a non-venomous snake in the average size of lengths between 24-35 inches (61-90 cm). Derives its scientific name light of specific triangular patch or Y-shaped at the base of the head. It has a gray-brown color background with brown spots with black on the back edge. The belly is a black and white checkerboard. This species is often confused with the venomous snake (Agkistrodon contortrix), but copperheads have hourglass instead of round or square spots.

Distribution and Habitat: Milk Snakes are one of the widest ranges of all species of snakes in the world. The species has 25 subspecies and distribution of Canada through the Midwest and eastern United States and Mexico south to Ecuador. Eight sub-species found in the United States two subspecies, the milk snake (L. t. Triangle) and the scarlet king snake (L. t. Elapsed), are found in our region. The scarlet king is found throughout Georgia, but is much more common in the coastal plain in the Piedmont or mountains. Milk snake and intermediate forms between the two are limited in the mountains of North Georgia and the North-West, South Carolina. Milk snake uses many habitats: fields, forests, rocky outcrops and agricultural areas. Scarlet Kings are more common in sandy, well-drained areas in the coastal plain and in particular prefer forests and habitats Sand hill pines.

Eating Habits: milk snakes both are active on the surface during the day, but most often is found in barns or "flip" under large rocks or plates. These snakes are not dairy cows made their presence in the stables is fairly representative of the abundance of rodents in these places. Scarlet King snakes are primarily burrowing (living underground), but are also experts shaking without dead bark and dead trunks. They are usually very quiet, rarely seen "in the follow-up", except at night or after heavy rains. Scarlet King snakes feed mainly on lizards (especially lizards), but also feed on small snakes and rodents.

conservation status: milk snakes are considered too common to be included in the INCAN Red List. They are not protected by the federal government, but they are protected by the State of Georgia as poisonous snakes for a touch of bureaucratic genius.

Snake Pictures : Coach whip

Snake Pictures : Coach whip

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Masticophis scourge is a species of non-venomous colorblind commonly Coach whips whip snakes or serpents with seven subspecies recognized. 

Coach whips range throughout the southern United States from coast to coast. Also found in the northern half of Mexico. Coach whips usually found in open areas with sandy soil, clear pine forests, old fields, meadows. They grow in the dunes and coastal scrub sand hill.

Coach whips snakes are very fluid with a small head and large eyes with round pupils. They vary greatly in color, but most reflect an appropriate camouflage their natural habitat. M. f. testacy usually a shade of brown with dark brown mottling, but in the region of West Texas, where the ground color is a shade of pink, Coach whips also rose. M. f. a pices has given its common name, because the samples are often, but not always, have a red color. Coach whip scales are modeled by what at first glance seems crooked serpent. Subspecies can be difficult to distinguish in areas where their ranges overlap. Adult sizes of more than 160 cm (63 in.) are not uncommon.

Snake Pictures : Eastern Coral Snake

Snake Pictures : Eastern Coral Snake

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Coral snake Eastern U.S.. is also called Cobra. The snake is very dangerous because of the power of the poison that is released. The good news is that there are available for a poison against the risk of death or serious harm to the bite is very low. They are related to both the Cobra and Mamba. Description At maturity this snake is about 31 inches long. Women are the longest, with men who are 5-7 inches. Having a ring as color models. There are large sections of red and black. Among them are short segments of yellow rings. The head is black and small. Due to their coloration often confused with a scarlet snake. Distribution The southern United States and northern Mexico is home to the Coral snake. North and South Carolina are great places for them. Parts of Florida and Louisiana are also at home. They can live up to 1300 feet, or all the way to the sea level Tropical areas and clearings are places they like to hang out and develop their own location of the habitat. He also lives in dry areas, as long as there is a dense vegetation. Even found along the ridges of sand in some hot regions. Behavior Although this snake bites is a good chance that not inject venom. Usually, you only have to make 40% of the time it is hit. Can hit several times when they release poison. They can be very aggressive at times, and can be very quiet at other times. It's really a gamble when it comes to how they will react. Most experts believe that women are more aggressive than men. This is especially true if you have eggs that are about to drop. Diet / Feeding The regime of eastern coral snake consists of lizards and frogs. They are also known to eat other species of snakes that are around their habitat. They are able to eat the kinds of foods that are much larger than they are because the jaws are opened widely. They are able to immobilize prey with venom and swallowing it whole. When consumed larger only need to be fed every two weeks prey. They find a quiet place to rest so it will be able to allow the slow process of digestion takes place. Reproduction Late June is when mating occurs. Men look at women and then decide to mate or not. The eggs are laid in June and hatch in September. There March to December of them in each lot. They will take care of themselves when they were born. There is a high mortality rate among young people. Those who survive to adulthood in about one year. The average life is 4 years in the wild and in captivity 7. Bite poison / danger to humans The last known snake that death was in 2009. However, experts believe that this is because the person has not sought medical treatment. It is a poison against snake bites for this particular. The latest deaths before it was in 1950. Death can occur within the first hours after such a bite. Therefore, it is important to seek treatment immediately.

Snake Pictures : Black mambas

Snake Pictures : Black mambas

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Black mambas are fast, nervous, lethally venomous, and when threatened, highly aggressive. They have been accused of numerous human losses and African myths exaggerate their capabilities to legendary proportions. For these reasons, the black mamba is considered the world's deadliest snake. Black Mambas live in savannas and rocky hills of southern and eastern Africa. They are the longest venomous snake in Africa, which reaches up to 14 feet (4.5 meters) in length, although 8.2 feet (2.5 meters) is more than the average. They are also among the fastest snakes in the world, sliding speeds of up to 12.5 miles per hour (20 km / h). They get their name not from their skin color, usually olive to gray, but the blue-black color of the inside of your mouth, presented when they are threatened. Black Mambas are shy and almost always seek to escape when confronted. However, when cornered, these snakes look up, sometimes with a third of its body on the floor, stretched his neck like a cobra-flap, open their black mouths and hiss. If an attacker persists, the mamba will strike not once, but repeatedly, injecting large amounts of potent Nero-and cardio toxin with each strike. Before the advent of black mamba antidote, a bite of this formidable serpent was 100 percent fatal, usually within about 20 minutes. Unfortunately, the antidote is not yet widely available in rural areas Mamba range, and mamba-related deaths remain frequent. The black mamba has no special conservation status. However, the invasion of its territory not only put pressure on the species but contributes to more potentially dangerous human contact with these snakes. Reptile Diet:     Carnivore The average lifespan in the wild:     11 years and over Size:     Up to 14 feet (4.3 m) Weight:     Up to 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg) Do you?     Black Mambas use their incredible speed to escape threats, not to hunt their prey. Size compared to a (2 m), the man of 6 feet

Snake Pictures : Western Terrestrial Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans)

Snake Pictures : Western Terrestrial Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans)

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	Description: Variable, brown, green or gray. Belly is a clear pigment mixed with gray or black. Deaf stripes (sometimes hard to see), the yellow tape with serrated edges along the middle of the back. Stripes on the sides. Row of dots between bands. Habitat: Usually near streams, ponds or lakes. Occasionally seen wandering away from the water. Size: 46-30 cm (18-30 inches) Diet: small fish, frogs, leeches and earthworms .. Natural History: Like all snakes, stray Garter snake bear live young, about 8-10 in a litter.