Venemos Chronicles: Volume 1

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The largest venomous snake by weight is the Gaboon Viper which weighs a stunning 45 lbs and yet this fat viper has the distinction of having one of the fastest strikes in the world. 35. The prehistoric snake In the monsoon, the fields are overgrown with weeds," says Tukaram Rao, a farm labourer from the village of Rathnapuri in Karnataka, south-west India. "We have to walk out in the midst of those at night to turn on the water pump for the field. Sometimes if the water pipes are disjointed, we walk alongside the water pipe, feeling with our hands to fix it." Sea snakes have paddle-like tails that evolved to help them move in the ocean and allows them to dive over 300 feet. 49. Intelligent and vigilant But Bindumadhav says there are other challenges. "There is still a tendency for some bite victims to be taken to a faith healer rather than to hospital," says Bindumadhav. "The Russell's viper doesn't always inject venom when it bites – these are dry bites but the panic they cause can lead to psychological symptoms instead. Then they appear to get better after a trip to the healer. Unfortunately, in those cases where venom is injected, it means their treatment is delayed."

There have been a few incidents over the years, but for those who are in good health, you're not going to die from a bite. It will hurt and swell for a few days and you may have feelings of nausea and dizziness. Some who may be less fortunate may suffer an allergic reaction, but it generally isn't going to kill you. This pattern looks like that of a rattlesnake to the untrained eye. But hognoses are much smaller than rattlesnakes, and are non-venomous. Like pythons, these snakes use constriction to kill prey instead. If you’re considering getting a pet snake, then wait, there are many factors to consider before making the final decision. California kingsnakes are longer than many of the snakes in this list. But they’re still short when compared to most species of snake. They reach between 30-40in/75-100cm. The biggest ever found was six feet long, which is a solidly medium-sized snake. Hatchlings are 8-13in/20-30cm in length.The truth is, most experts don’t recommend keeping a Burmese python as a pet because there’s no way to tell how long it will live. 3. Tree Boas Although experts keep venomous snakes, it would not be wise for you as a beginner to keep a venomous snake. Final Thoughts He has found that the tissue around envenomated bites tends to be between 1-3C higher than the surrounding skin. He and his colleagues have used the technique to help identify which snakebite patients might need most attention. Snakes use their sense of smell to find their prey, as they do not have eyesight that is very strong. Much of this sense of smell comes from their tongues tasting chemicals in the air. 20. After a heavy meal

While most species of venemos are harmless to humans, certain species, such as the puss caterpillar, can cause severe pain if touched. British wildlife is under threat. The animals and plants that make our island unique are facing a fight to survive. Hedgehog habitats are disappearing, porpoises are choking on plastic and ancient woodlands are being paved over.Boas are contractors, meaning they wrap around the prey and kill it by squeezing until it suffocates. Boas are solitary animals that take food after being killed by other animals or after dying of natural causes. 2. Burmese Pythons Kenyan Sand Boa” is a pet snake, who is one of the most popular pet snakes in the world. Also known as “Blanca”, this is a small, docile, and easy-to-handle snake that has been extensively captive-bred for many years.