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The mole snake (Pseudaspis cana) is a species of snake. It has been placed in the family Lamprophiidae , and more recently in the family Pseudaspididae , along with the genus Pythonodipsas . It is native to much of southern Africa, and is the only member of the genus Pseudaspis .
Atractaspis aterrima, commonly known as the slender burrowing asp or mole viper, is a species of fossorial, venomous snake in the family Atractaspididae. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The specific epithet , aterrima , meaning "blackest", is the superlative form of the Latin adjective ater , meaning "black".
The Atractaspididae (atractaspidids) are a family of venomous snakes [1] found in Africa and the Middle East, commonly called mole vipers, stiletto snakes, or burrowing asps. Currently, 12 genera are recognized.
Threat: Rare, but deadly. These snakes are more likely to be killed by humans than the other way around. ... Stay calm and call 911 or the Georgia Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata, commonly known as the mole kingsnake or the brown kingsnake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is a relatively medium-sized snake that occupies a variety of habitats from Baltimore, Maryland, south through the Florida Panhandle and west into Mississippi and Tennessee.
Atractaspis bibronii is a species of venomous snake in the family Atractaspididae.The species is endemic to southern Africa.. There are no subspecies that are recognised as being valid. [3]
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Even little children can survive a bite with a proper treatment. [14] This is due to the fact that its fangs cannot penetrate very deep beyond the skin. As a result of all these factors, cases of fatal bites of this snake are very rare. There were only 2–3 recorded fatal cases since its discovery in 1950.