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		<description><![CDATA[Copperhead snakes are the cause of most of the snake-bite problems in the United States. The copperhead can be distinguished by its thick shape and its neck, which is quite distinct from its body as well as by its pale cross-band tan pattern that darkens in the middle and on the sides.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Copperhead snakes are the cause of most of the snake-bite problems in the United States. The copperhead can be distinguished by its thick shape and its neck, which is quite distinct from its body as well as by its pale cross-band tan pattern that darkens in the middle and on the sides. </p>
<p>Copperhead snakes have pale bellies, which makes it look very similar to its background, but their colourisation also be whitish sometimes. There are obvious spots or pits on the heads of these animals that appear like tiny dark specks. There is also a rather vague stripe on its head behind its eyes; less prominent on the top, the stripe gets a lot darker towards the sides of the snake&#8217;s head.</p>
<p>Copperheads live in a wide variety of habitats. They can be found under rocks, in woods and on river banks or in pond areas. Their choice of abode is dictated by the presence of prey, as they like to live on frogs, small rodents, cicadas, lizards, caterpillars and anything else that is no match for their size.</p>
<p>Among the best hide-outs for the copperhead, wood piles, stone slabs, walls, debris and abandoned or ruined buildings are the most common, which explains the possibility of a human encounter with them in such areas. These snakes are most active in the spring and summer months and as long as the weather stays warm, after which they enter the hibernation period.</p>
<p>Copperhead snakes return to the same dens to hibernate year after year, and more often than not, there are large nests counting many individuals during hibernation. On very hot summer days, copperhead snakes will remain in cooler areas during the day and use the cover of the night to hunt. On balmy summer days, the copperhead will lie in the sun on rocks or wooden debris. Copperheads do not hatch eggs, but give birth to their young live. The number of young ranges from one to fourteen and they are usually born from the summer untill October.</p>
<p>The bites of copperhead snakes must have immediate medical care since they are not only very painful but they may also lead to permanent scarring and tissue loss. Avoid copperhead snakes when you come across them, since many people get bitten when trying to kill or handle them.</p>
<p>Snakes will not harm you unless they sense danger, when you will see how fiercely they can defend themselves. Statistics indicate that these snakes are the most frequent life threateners in the US, because these Copperhead attack quite out of the blue without sending any warning signals like other species do.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Florida snakes, along with the turtles, lizards, alligators and other reptiles are all part of a complicated wildlife structure that plays a marvelous role in the maintenance of Florida's ecosystem. There are numerous species of Florida snakes. There are forty-four species living in an incredibly varied habitat, ranging from salt marshes and fresh water marshes to dry uplands and coastal mangrove swamps to residential regions.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Florida snakes, along with the turtles, lizards, alligators and other reptiles are all part of a complicated wildlife structure that plays a marvelous role in the maintenance of Florida&#8217;s ecosystem. There are numerous species of Florida snakes. There are forty-four species living in an incredibly varied habitat, ranging from salt marshes and fresh water marshes to dry uplands and coastal mangrove swamps to residential regions.</p>
<p>Only six Florida snakes are venomous and they happily coexist with their non-poisonous cousins. They even go into towns and cities too. The best way to stay out of harm&#8217;s way with snakes is to learn their morphology and therefore be able to identify the various Florida snakes. The best approach to adopt in relation to all snakes is avoidance.</p>
<p>The Coral snakes and pit vipers are by far the most dangerous of the Florida snakes. They are identifiable by quite a range of common characteristics. Pit vipers which include the Rattlesnake, the Cottonmouth and the Copperhead all have in common: vertical eye pupils, a v-shaped head and facial pit sensors: one between the eyes and nostrils and the others along each side of the head.</p>
<p>The venom of this type of Florida snakes is haemotoxic, which means that their poison works on the red blood cells, destroying the walls of the blood vessels and causing uncontrolled bleeding. Coral snakes however, use a neurotoxic venom, the toxins of which act on the body&#8217;s nerves causing paralysis.</p>
<p>Most of the snake bites reported every year in the United States are caused by Florida snakes or by rattlesnakes to be more precise. Because their venom spreads very quickly throughout the body, the victim will die within less than thirty minutes without immediate anti-venom.</p>
<p>A major exception in this group of Florida snakes is the copperhead, the venom of which very rarely, if ever, requires anti-venom. Their toxin is the least potent and thus they are considered the least dangerous of the venomous Florida snakes.</p>
<p>It is precisely because of the danger that they present that poisonous snakes get the most attention, although the most widespread of Florida snakes is the Black Racer, which is a non-toxic species that depends on its sharp fangs to capture its prey.</p>
<p>Despite the fact that home owners usually try to eradicate snakes from their gardens, specialists stress that, without them, rodents would soon be so numerous as to be an even greater cause for alarm.</p>
<p>Therefore, unless you have special causes for concern, like snakes breeding in great numbers in your garden or outhouses for example, there is no valid reason to interfere with the lives of these usually retiring, helpful animals.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Snakes are oftentimes linked to death and evil doings. In movies, large snakes are depicted as vicious creatures feeding on human flesh. They instill in the minds of the people that large snakes hunt and treat people as their prey. Contrary to what is shown in the movies, large snakes do not hunt humans. Most of the time, they prefer to stay away from humans and enjoy their solitude.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Snakes are oftentimes linked to death and evil doings. In movies, large snakes are depicted as vicious creatures feeding on human flesh. They instill in the minds of the people that large snakes hunt and treat people as their prey. Contrary to what is shown in the movies, large snakes do not hunt humans. Most of the time, they prefer to stay away from humans and enjoy their solitude.</p>
<p>One of the large species of snake noted in the world are the African rock python, Burmese python, reticulated python and Anaconda.</p>
<p>The African rock python is considered to be the third largest snake in the world. It can grow up to 30 feet in length and can weigh 250 lbs. Brown marks outlined by black on tan background surround its body. Like most of the pythons, African rock python kills its prey by constricting it. It can live for a year without eating if the size of the animal it eats is enough to sustain it. African rock python is dormant during dry season.</p>
<p>The Burmese python is one of the species of large snakes in the world. It is also the top choice of pet owners who want to have a giant animal as pet. However, the Burmese python is often abandoned by its owner in the long run because it can grow up to 23 feet, weigh 200 lbs. and their girth as big as telephone pole. This size is more than a single person can handle. Burmese python hunts its prey using heat sensors along their jaws and chemical receptors in their tongue. They feed on mammals and birds. Oftentimes, Burmese pythons are hunted for their skin, which is used to make bags and shoes, making the Burmese python one of the endangered species in the world.</p>
<p>Reticulated python is considered as the longest snake in the world for it can grow up to 34 feet. It has a slender body and is rarely found in places away from fresh water. Reticulated python can grow to an average length of 10- 20 feet. They live in the coast of Southeast Asia. Some types of Reticulated python are: Albino, Ambom Yellowhead, Axanthic, Borneo Bateater, Calico, Calico Tiger, Dwarf, Granite Backed, Jungle, Silver and Sulawesi. Reticulated pythons, contrary to most pythons, are irritable and defensive.</p>
<p>Anacondas are also one of the large species of snakes in the world. They are native in South America. Its size enables it to win the title &#8220;king.&#8221; Anaconda can grow to an average of 17 feet, however, it can grow as large as 28 feet and can weigh as heavy as 215 lbs. Anacondas can grow huge that they prefer living in water to support their weight.</p>
<p>These are just some of the large species of snakes in the world. More often than not, pythons retreat from human approach. It is in very rare instances that snakes, if not properly fed and irritated, attack humans. Most of these large snakes live in jungles far from human habitat. If they happen to be found in human dwellings, it is best to leave them at peace and give them their space. Most of the time they mind their own business, thus has to be treated with respect.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The snake called the spitting cobra is one of the most peculiar species as it not only has a venomous bite but it also sprays venom into the eyes of its prey and aggressors. Contact of this venom with your eyes can be very painful and even temporarily blinding, therefore, if you get cobra venom in your eyes, irrigate them immediately in order to prevent permanent tissue damage.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The snake called the spitting cobra is one of the most peculiar species as it not only has a venomous bite but it also sprays venom into the eyes of its prey and aggressors. Contact of this venom with your eyes can be very painful and even temporarily blinding, therefore, if you get cobra venom in your eyes, irrigate them immediately in order to prevent permanent tissue damage. </p>
<p>The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is also unusual in this large family of snakes (elapidae) because it feeds almost exclusively on other snakes with mice and small birds also making up part of its diet.</p>
<p>The King Cobra is also unique because of its size &#8211; it can reach 5.85m (almost 20 feet) in length, which makes it the longest poisonous snake in the world. The latest discovery of a new species of cobra was made in 2003 when it was identified by London Zoo as part of an illegal shipment of exotic pets.</p>
<p>DNA studies revealed that this new species of snake is similar to the red spitting cobra but has different genes. It seems to originate from an area between Sudan and Egypt and it has been called the &#8216;Nubian Spitting Cobra&#8217;.</p>
<p>Although they are highly dangerous when threatened cobras will rarely attack if you keep your distance from them, although the spit can travel very accurately for two meters. Compared to the strike of a rattlesnake, the cobra is rather slow in its attack and besides that, many bites prove to be non-venomous.</p>
<p>According to a study conducted on Malaysian cobra snake victims only 55% of the bites involved venom release and the same statistics indicate a mortality rate of 10% for people bitten, since the toxins injected into the blood of the prey destroy the nerves (neurotoxin) , which induces respiratory failure half an hour after being bitten, giving you 30 minutes to get help.</p>
<p>The colouration is variable from light green-grey to black, while juveniles are yellow and black banded. This snake can find a habitat all over south-eastern Asia.</p>
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		<title>Keeping Boa Constrictors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:56:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Barry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are thinking of getting a new pet, and have considered existing pets and in particular a large snake such as a boa, it is imperative that you are aware of several factors and think them over carefully. Please consider the following two issues:


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are thinking of getting a new pet, and have considered existing pets and in particular a large snake such as a boa, it is imperative that you are aware of several factors and think them over carefully. Please consider the following two issues:</p>
<p>Size: The most common variety of boa constrictor, the boa constrictor imperator can grow as long as eight feet in length and if that fails to impress, perhaps the fact that the red tailed boa constrictor can grow even larger than ten feet or more will make you realise just how large and powerful these animals are. A fully matured snake that has managed to achieve this size will require a considerable amount of space, not to mention a regular supply of large prey such as rats or even rabbits.</p>
<p>The lifespan of a boa: If you are planning on purchasing a boa, then you need to be aware that you will need to be prepared for a long term commitment which can easily stretch as long as 30 years. You need to consider how you will accommodate your boa&#8217;s needs during the course of any major changes in your personal circumstances, what if you are taken to hospital for an extended period of time? Do you know of anyone who would be prepared to clean and feed a 10 foot snake for you?</p>
<p>Now that we have considered some of the practical issues, let us now raise another, equally important question: is a boa constrictor really worth all the hard work?</p>
<p>Snakes are classified as exotic pets and the amount of pleasure that they bring the lucky owners who are fortunate enough to own them is immeasurable. I speak from personal experience for I have owned and cared for a large number of different reptilian friends over the years, but it is the boas that really capture my heart. Some people take one look at them and feel fairly intimidated by them as they fear that they are dangerous or that the boa will strike at any moment. In reality, most captive boas are docile creatures indeed and to be perfectly blunt, they are probably much more frightened of you than you are of them. Just be gentle, patient and reassuring with them and give them the respect they deserve, since no matter how docile they seem they are still large and powerful animals.</p>
<p>Whilst there can be no denying that snakes require a very precise regime of temperature, humidity and diet, they are actually very low maintenance. Cats and dogs maybe the more popular forms of pets but if truth be told, the reality of the matter is that they can be a major burden on their owner. This is because the owner has to contend with their constant demands for exercise, food, attention and the cat/dog will not stop whining until they get what they want. The snake on the other hand, will require only a few minutes each day and otherwise can be left alone.</p>
<p>Boa constrictors are gorgeous, docile and simply awesome pets which can bring a considerable amount of happiness to the right kind of person. You may find it of some practical use if you were to speak with fellow boa constrictor owners and get their opinion on the matter. Whilst they maybe a little biased in favour of owning a boa as a pet, they will be able to tell you what problems you may encounter. Do your research, read up on the subject, speak with other reptile keepers and make your decision carefully, but if you do choose to keep snakes I&#8217;m sure you won&#8217;t regret the decision!</p>
<p>Click for a <a href="http://www.boa-care.com/boa-constrictor-care-sheet/">boa constrictor care sheet</a> or a guide to the <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/boaimperator">boa constrictor imperator</a>.</p>


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		<title>Your Guide To Buying A Scorpion</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Damian Brown</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are approximately 1,500 different scorpion species in the world, and they roam terrains as diverse as rain forests and deserts. But when it comes to choosing one as a pet you choices are rather more limited, and the most likely species that you will find in your local pet store are: Gold Scorpions, African Burrowing Scorpions, Bark Scorpions, Asian Forest Scorpions, Flat Rock Scorpions, Emperor Scorpions and Giant Hairy Scorpions.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are approximately 1,500 different scorpion species in the world, and they roam terrains as diverse as rain forests and deserts. But when it comes to choosing one as a pet you choices are rather more limited, and the most likely species that you will find in your local pet store are: Gold Scorpions, African Burrowing Scorpions, Bark Scorpions, Asian Forest Scorpions, Flat Rock Scorpions, Emperor Scorpions and Giant Hairy Scorpions.</p>
<p>Hadrurus arizonensis, known as the Giant Hairy Scorpion is a good choice, and is a common one for first time scorpion owners. The Heterometrus swammerdami is at the other end of the scale &#8211; a nine inch, extremely rare scorpion, that you are highly unlikely to find available as pet. Far more likely that you will come across the Emperor Scorpion at your local pet store (the species is also known as Pandinus imperator).</p>
<p>There is a checklist that you will want to go through when you buy a scorpion. First make sure that it is not too placid, then check its limbs: pectines, sting, legs, and pincers. This is important for all types of scorpion, especially those that are slightly rarer, such as Heterometrus longimanus (Asian Forest Scorpion) and Heterometrus spinifer (Malaysian Forest Scorpion).</p>
<p>Things that you need to consider after selecting your scorpion species its vivarium, substrate, heating, decor and lighting requirements. Also, what are the food and water needs in your pet scorpion&#8217;s diet? You must learn about the scorpion&#8217;s habits, such as the molting process, how to handle them, and how to treat scorpion venom if you are bitten. A scorpion makes a very interesting pet, but you should research carefully prior to purchase.</p>
<p>Of the scorpions that are dangerous to many the most beautiful is the Tityus Cambridgei, or Cambridge&#8217;s tityus, which is a brownish green, and native to tropical banana plantations. You are not likely to ever have one as a pet, but they are well worth researching. Another scorpion that is dangerous to man is the burrowing thick-tailed scorpion, Parabuthus truculentus. It grows to nearly six inches and is a yellowish, brown color &#8211; watch out when walking in the sand of the Ruwenzori river as that is where you will find it burrowing. </p><div style= 'padding-top:10px;width:320px;float:left;padding-right:10px;'>
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<p>Final words: scorpions are an amazing pet, but don&#8217;t slack on researching their needs!</p>
<p>The <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Scorpion-Species">scorpion species</a> is certainly diverse. For more information look at <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Scorpion-Species">http://hubpages.com/hub/Scorpion-Species</a>. Having a scorpion as a pet is exciting, but you must study its natural habitat. Enjoy that scorpion pet.</p>


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		<dc:creator>Cornelius Lewis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The carpet python (Morelia spilotes variegata) are so called because they look like oriental rugs, well at least until the start sliding across your floor that is. They can grow up to a massive seventeen feet, and can be found throughout Australia and New Guinea. By python standards they are medium-sized; larger than a green tree python, but only half the size of the longest snake in the world, which is the reticulated Python (Python reticularis) that can reach an amazing thirty three feet in length.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The carpet python (Morelia spilotes variegata) are so called because they look like oriental rugs, well at least until the start sliding across your floor that is. They can grow up to a massive seventeen feet, and can be found throughout Australia and New Guinea. By python standards they are medium-sized; larger than a green tree python, but only half the size of the longest snake in the world, which is the reticulated Python (Python reticularis) that can reach an amazing thirty three feet in length. </p><div style= 'padding-top:10px;width:320px;float:left;padding-right:10px;'>
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<p>If you desperately want the carpet python because of its stunning patterns, but can only manage a smaller snake, then Morelia spilotes spilotes could be the species for you. Also known as the diamond python, this is a species that is closely related to the carpet python and is distinguished by its beautiful diamond patterns.</p>
<p>A vivarium for the carpet python should be kept at temperatures between twenty three and thirty degrees centigrade. In their native habitat they as happy climbing trees as they are burrowing so you should provide some good quality climbing branches. They won&#8217;t be climbing as much as a green tree python, but they will enjoy climbing nonetheless. A carpet python is just as likely to be found in woodland as a desert so that gives you a lot of latitude in setting up a vivarium.</p>
<p>An important consideration with a carpet python is that they are not that easy to handle as adults. They tend to move around a lot and wrap themselves around any loose objects once they are out of the vivarium. However, it is important that you handle them when they are young so they get used to human contact. Once they are adults you can still handle them if you have the patience! These legless, oily, reptiles have all their organs running down one side of their body.</p>
<p>Carpet pythons will eat all mammals, and even enjoy munching on a bird or two. In captivity they will eat weekly, but in the wild they would eat a few large meals each year. They make good pets, but are not for you if you want a snake that is easy to handle.</p>
<p><a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Green-Tree-Pythons">Green tree pythons</a> are another different to the carpet python, and I would suggest that they are more stunning. See them at <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Green-Tree-Pythons">http://hubpages.com/hub/Green-Tree-Pythons</a></p>


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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The species of snake called the spitting cobra is very unusual as it not only has a poisonous bite but it also spits venom into the eyes of its prey and aggressors. Contact of this venom with your eyes is very painful and can even blind you temporarily, therefore, if you get cobra venom in your eyes, irrigate them with water at once in order to prevent permanent tissue damage.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic' class='petbyline'>by Colin Jones</div>
<p>The species of snake called the spitting cobra is very unusual as it not only has a poisonous bite but it also spits venom into the eyes of its prey and aggressors. Contact of this venom with your eyes is very painful and can even blind you temporarily, therefore, if you get cobra venom in your eyes, irrigate them with water at once in order to prevent permanent tissue damage. </p>
<p>The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is also remarkable in this large family of snakes (elapidae) because it feeds almost entirely on other snakes with mice and small birds also falling prey to its poison.</p>
<p>The King Cobra is also a record-holder because of its size &#8211; it can reach almost twenty feet (585 cms) in length, which makes it the largest poisonous snake in the world. The most recent discovery of a new species of cobra was made in 2003 as part of an illegal shipment of exotic pets at London Zoo. </p>
<p>Going by DNA reports, this new species of snake is similar to the red spitting cobra but differs in genes. It apparently originates from an area between Sudan and Egypt and it has been named the &#8216;Nubian Spitting Cobra&#8217;.</p>
<p>Though highly dangerous when it senses a threat, a cobra will not attack if you leave it in peace, although the venomous spit can travel very accurately for two meters. If compared to the strike of a rattlesnake, the cobra is pretty slow in attack, and many bites prove blank, that is without envenomation.</p>
<p>Statistics of a study conducted on Malaysian cobra snake victims indicate that only 55% of the bites involved poison release and the same statistics indicate a mortality rate of only 10% for people bitten, since the poisons injected into the blood of the prey destroy the nerves  (neurotoxins), which induces respiratory failure approximately  half an hour after being bitten, so you have 30 minutes to seek help.</p>
<p>Their colouration varies from light green-grey to black, although juveniles are yellow and black banded.This snake is widespread throughout south-eastern Asia.</p>
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<p>The snake called the spitting cobra is one of the most peculiar species as it not only has a venomous bite but it also sprays venom into the eyes of its prey and aggressors. Contact of this venom with your eyes can be very painful and even temporarily blinding, therefore, if you get cobra venom in your eyes, irrigate them immediately in order to prevent permanent tissue damage. </p>
<p>The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is also unusual in this large family of snakes (elapidae) bexause it feeds almost exclusively on other snakes with mice and small birds also making up part of its diet.</p>
<p>The King Cobra sets another record in terms of size: it can get to nearly twenty feet long, which makes it the largest venomous snake in the world. The most recent discovery of a new cobra species was made in 2003, when a specimen was identified at a London Zoo as part of an illegal shipment of exotic pets. </p>
<p>According to DNA studies this new species of snake is similar to the red spitting cobra but different in terms of genes. It appears to have originated in an area between Sudan and Egypt, and it was given the name of the &#8216;Nubian Spitting Cobra&#8217;.</p>
<p>Although they are highly dangerous when threatened cobras will rarely attack if you keep your distance from them, although the spit can travel very accurately for two meters. Compared to the strike of a rattlesnake, the cobra is rather slow in its attack and besides that, many bites prove to be non-venomous.</p>
<p>According to a study conducted on Malaysian cobra snake victims  only 55% of the bites involved venom release and the same statistics indicate a mortality rate of 10% for people bitten, since the toxins injected into the blood of the prey destroy the nerves  (neurotoxin) , which induces respiratory failure half an hour after being bitten, giving you 30 minutes to get help.</p>
<p>Their colouration varies from light green-grey to black, althugh juveniles are yellow and black banded.This snake is widespread throughout south-eastern Asia.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='petbyline'>by Owen Jones</div>
<p>Florida snakes, together with the many turtles, lizards, alligators and other reptiles are part of a complex wildlife structure that plays an incredible role in Florida&#8217;s ecosystem maintenance. Florida snakes species are numerous: there are actually forty-four species living in incredibly varied habitats, from salt marshes to fresh water marshes and dry uplands or coastal mangrove swamps to residential areas. </p>
<p>Only six Florida snakes are venomous, and they happily coexist with their non-poisonous cousins, even venturing into towns and cities too. The best way to stay out of trouble with snakes is to care enough to learn about their morphology and therefore become able to identify the Florida snakes. A relaxed attitude of avoidance is the wisest thing a human being could show in relation to snakes.</p>
<p>The Coral snake and pit vipers are the most dangerous Florida snakes. They can be identified by a wide range of characteristics. Pit vipers include the Rattlesnake, the  Cottonmouth and the Copperhead. They all have vertical  eye pupils, a v-shaped head and facial pits: one between the eyes and nostrils and the others on each side of the head.</p>
<p>The poison of these Florida snakes is haemotoxic, which means that their venom attacks the red blood cells, destroying the wall of the blood vessel and causing uncontrolled hemorrhage. Coral snakes on the other hand use neurotoxic venom, with the toxins in the venom acting on the body nerves and inducing paralysis.</p>
<p>Most of the snake bites reported every year in the United States are caused by Florida snakes or by rattlesnakes to be more precise. Because their venom spreads very quickly throughout the body, the victim will die within less than half an hour without immediate anti-venom. </p>
<p>A major exception in this group of Florida snakes is the copperhead, the venom of which very rarely, if ever,  requires anti-venom. Their toxin is  the least potent and thus they are  considered  the least dangerous of the venomous Florida snakes. </p>
<p>It is precisely because of the danger that they present that poisonous snakes get the most attention, although the most common of Florida snakes is the Black Racer, which is a non-toxic species that depends on its sharp fangs to hold onto its prey. </p>
<p>Although the usual tendency of home owners is to remove snakes from their properties, specialists stress the fact that, without them, rodents would breed out of control giving us even more cause for alarm. </p>
<p>Therefore, unless there are any exceptional reasons for worrying, like snakes nesting in large numbers in your garden or outhouses, there is no reason to interfere with the lives of these usually shy, useful animals.</p>
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