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Patch-Nosed Snake

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Introduction to the Patch-Nosed Snake The Patch-Nosed Snake is a type of small, slender-bodied, viviparous snake found in the deserts of western North America. It has a distinctively patchy pattern of color along its nose,… Read More »Patch-Nosed Snake

Inland Taipan

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The Stealthy and Deadly Inland Taipan The Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) is an incredibly venomous snake found throughout the arid and semi-arid regions of the Australian continent. It is generally dark olive or brown in… Read More »Inland Taipan

Tiger Snake

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What is a Tiger Snake? Tiger Snake is a type of venomous snake found in Australia, especially prevalent in the coastal areas of the continent. Tiger Snakes belong to the Elapidae family and are among… Read More »Tiger Snake

Red-Bellied Snake

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Overview of Red-Bellied Snake The Red-Bellied Snake (Storeria occipitomaculata), is a species of small, non-venomous, snake commonly found in North America. They range in size from 8 to 16 inches in length, and generally live… Read More »Red-Bellied Snake

Bullsnake

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Life of a Bullsnake The Bullsnake (Pituophis catenifer sayi) is a large, heavy-bodied species of terrestrial and semi-aquatic snake found throughout western North America. Despite its impressive size, they are not venomous and are considered… Read More »Bullsnake

Indian Cobra

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The Indian King Cobra – An Introduction The Indian King Cobra is an iconic and magnificent species of venomous snake found widely across India and its neighbouring countries. This species of cobra is highly sought-after… Read More »Indian Cobra

Sonoran Gopher Snake

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Introduction to the Sonoran Gopher Snake The Sonoran Gopher Snake or “Pituophis catenifer affinis” is a type of large and impressive snake commonly found in the Sonoran Desert region of the United States. This species… Read More »Sonoran Gopher Snake

Common King Snake

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Introduction to Common King Snake The Common King Snake, also known as Lampropeltis getula, is a species of nonvenomous snake found in North America. It is renowned for its intelligence, its heavy bodied appearance, and… Read More »Common King Snake

Central Ranges Taipan

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The Central Ranges Taipan – Deadly but Insightful The Central Ranges Taipan (Oxyuranus temporalis), also known as the Western Ranges Taipan and the Pilbara Taipan, is a species of venomous elapid snake that belongs to… Read More »Central Ranges Taipan

Boomslang

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Introduction to Boomslang Snake The boomslang is a venomous snake species native to sub-Saharan Africa. It belongs to the family Colubridae and is primarily found in the savannas, woodlands, grasslands and wetlands of the continent.… Read More »Boomslang