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A dog-toothed cat snake in Thailand. Boiga cynodon is a widespread species in Southeast Asia , ranging from southern Thailand into Peninsular Malaysia (including Pulau Tioman ) and Singapore , extending south into Indonesia as far as Bali (including the Mentawai Archipelago , Sumatra , Nias , the Riau Archipelago , and Java ).
Boiga nigriceps (black-headed cat snake) is a species of colubrid snake from South-East Asia. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] They are large snakes; adults may attain a total length of 1.75 m ( 5 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft).
Often, this rattlesnake has a black band across its eyes extending diagonally down to the corners of its mouth, forming a sort of facial 'mask'. Like other rattlesnakes, C. molossus has a rattle composed of keratin on the end of its tail. Each time the snake sheds its skin, a new segment is added to
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Boiga is a large genus of rear-fanged, mildly venomous snakes, known commonly as cat-eyed snakes or simply cat snakes, in the family Colubridae. Species of the genus Boiga are native to southeast Asia , India , and Australia , but due to their extremely hardy nature and adaptability, have spread to many other suitable habitats around the world.
Crotalus helleri or Crotalus oreganus helleri, also known commonly as the Southern Pacific rattlesnake, [3] the black diamond rattlesnake, [4] and by several other common names, is a pit viper species [5] or subspecies [3] found in southwestern California and south into Baja California, Mexico, that is known for its regional variety of dangerous venom types.
Most snake bites in pets are to the face, neck, and limbs, since they are sniffing around objects where snakes tend to hide. To avoid these chance encounters, keep these tips in mind.
Chavis, who said she averages about a half dozen snake calls per week, advises people to check out their yard before dogs or kids go out. “The big thing I tell folks about copperheads is, they ...