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The eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis), the state snake of Virginia This is a list of reptiles found in the state of Virginia , including both native and introduced species with an established population.
White oak snake may refer to: Agkistrodon contortrix contortrix, a.k.a. the southern copperhead, a venomous viper subspecies found in the southeastern United States; Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen, a.k.a. the northern copperhead, a venomous viper subspecies found in the northeastern United States
A snake expert determined from the size of the bite that Gaboury had likely been bitten by a diamondback rattler. [96] December 29, 1971 Bryan L. Bristow, 28, male: Cottonmouth: Louisiana — Bristow had been collecting snakes in a bag when he was bitten on the hand by a cottonmouth moccasin in Garyville, on December 29, 1971. [97]
This is an overview of the snakes that pose a significant health risk to humans, through snakebites or other physical trauma. The varieties of snakes that most often cause serious snakebites depend on the region of the world. In Africa, the most dangerous species include black mambas, puff adders, and carpet vipers.
Oxybelis is a genus of colubrid snakes, endemic to the Americas, which are commonly known as vine snakes. Though similar in appearance to the Asian species of vine snakes of the genus Ahaetulla , they are not closely related, and are an example of convergent evolution .
Lists of snakes of the United States — lists of snake species that are native in U.S. states. Note: Articles on individual snakes should be listed in Category: Reptiles of the United States + Category: Snakes of North America + regional U.S. fauna categories
Alongside these groups, Mosasauria, an extinct group including large marine reptiles primarily known from the Late Cretaceous, has been placed as part of the group.It has often been supposed that mosasaurs are most closely related to snakes, with the group containing the two dubbed Pythonomorpha, however, other studies have quesitioned this, finding that the closest relatives of mosasaurs are ...
Virginia species are small snakes, rarely exceeding 10 inches (25 cm) in total length (including tail). They are normally a uniform brown color, with a lighter colored underside. Differentiating species can be difficult, but V. valeriae has smooth scales, whereas V. striatula has keeled scales.