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The southwestern blackhead snake is a small snake, growing to a maximum total length (including tail) of 15 in (38 cm), but typically averaging around 8 in (20 cm) in total length.
Ophiophagy (Greek: ὄφις + φαγία, lit. ' snake eating ') is a specialized form of feeding or alimentary behavior of animals which hunt and eat snakes.There are ophiophagous mammals (such as the skunks and the mongooses), birds (such as snake eagles, the secretarybird, and some hawks), lizards (such as the common collared lizard), and even other snakes, such as the Central and South ...
The Cape wolf snake (Lycophidion capense) is a species of oviparous, [2] [3] nonvenomous snake which occurs over a wide area of Southern, Central, and East Africa. [ 2 ] [ 4 ] Though docile and harmless, it may be confused with the very venomous stiletto snake .
Education and awareness generation of snakes eradicating myths & misconceptions about them. Snake bite information & effective remedies and proper treatment procedures. Establishment of a snake conservation center which will be part of the upcoming Herpeto-Park in Hyderabad. Research and development studies pertaining to snakes of India.
The snakes eat mostly earthworms and slugs. A Kirtland's snake found on a Sycamore Land Trust property near Bean Blossom Creek. The snakes live in moist areas and drops of water can be seen on ...
Southeastern crown snakes are preyed upon by many carnivorous vertebrates that live in forested habitats. Their most common predator is the kingsnake and coral snake . The snake will attempt to burrow in the sand when threatened, or by crawling beneath organic litter and other debris.
This snake is genetically similar to other snakes, but is different enough to qualify as a new species. It is described as red-eyed with vibrant brown and white striped skin. When threatened, it hides its head and releases a musky odor to ward off predators. [7] [8] [2] This snake is currently threatened by gold and copper mining.
Catalogue of the Snakes in the British Museum (Natural History). Volume III., Containing the Colubridæ (Opisthoglyphæ and Proteroglyphæ) .... London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). xiv + 727 pp. + Plates I–XXV. (Stenorrhina degenhardti, pp. 229–231). Freiberg M (1982). Snakes of South ...