Despite their fascinating reputation for attacking venomous snakes, mongooses are non-aggressive towards human beings. However, at times they may bite as in the present case. Such wounds can cause streptococcal sepsis. Early debridement of wound and early administration of broad spectrum antibiotics can be life saving. Who wins mongoose orRead More →
Common Kukri is the most widely distributed Kukri Snake (genus Oligodon) found in wide range of forests and lands. Can be identified easily by checking brown dorsal, blackish bands and black arrow shaped markings on head. How big do kukri snakes get? Description. Oligodon are also known as kukri snakes.Read More →
Are snakes protected under laws in India? Yes, snakes are protected as wild animals under various schedules of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Illegal hunting and possession of such protected snakes/ its body parts / venom are punishable offenses under the Act. Is it illegal to kill snakes in Australia?Read More →
Threadsnakes and Blindsnakes do not have venom that is dangerous to most humans. Threadsnakes are small thin snakes that resemble large worms. The skin is smooth and appears shiny and wet. No actual eyes are present, only dark eye spots where eyes would normally be. Is the Barbados Threadsnake blind?Read More →
When active, it is usually for hunting purposes and it can be spotted climbing trees and gliding through tree branches in order to catch its prey. The Boomslang, despite the dangerous title it carries, is actually very withdrawn and non-aggressive. It actually is no threat to humans as it isRead More →
Ventral heat not necessary, but UV lighting might not hurt. An incandescent bulb above the cage is recommended for providing heat, but it looks like ringnecks may prefer cooler temperatures. Branches might be used by the snakes for climbing and basking. Do ringneck snakes eat slugs? Pet ringneck snakes usuallyRead More →
The Snake Shots are still a solid option for a secondary weapon in a loadout class that uses Ghost instead of Overkill. It’s obviously best to run two primary weapons by the time the endgame rolls around, but if you want to Ghost it up, these are a good choice.Read More →
Anacondas are semiaquatic snakes found in tropical South America. They are some of the largest snakes in the world and are known for their swimming ability. “Anaconda” is the common name for the genus Eunectes, a genus of boa. Is there a snake bigger than an anaconda? But do youRead More →
Hideo Kojima has apparently gone on-record and confirmed that not only is Metal Gear Solid 5 happening, series hero Solid Snake is also still alive and kicking… even though he was supposed to die at the end of MGS4. Pause for breath. Obviously, this is massive news. Is Captain RonRead More →
That was Gigantophis, a snake that lived 20 million years ago in Africa. The largest snake species today is the giant anaconda, and it can grow to around 15 feet in length — less than one-third of the size of your average Titanoboa. Anacondas rarely reach more than 20 feetRead More →