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𓆗𝗔 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𓆈
And A Bit Of Humor Too!

07/15/2025

𓆗•𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬•𓆗

"World Snake Day" on July-16 urges increased awareness for the wide variety of snake species around the world. With around 4000 plus species, finding a snake that fascinates you or that was unknown to you previously won't be difficult. What may be difficult is realizing you were actually supposed to be in Slytherin House and not Ravenclaw.

Snakes are interesting creatures. Most people get the creeps when they think of or see a snake. There are a lot of misconceptions about snakes, too.
For example, of the 4000 plus different snake species, only about 600 plus are venomous. Of those, only 200 of those pose a significant risk to human life.

The world’s smallest snake is the "Barbados Thread Snake". This serpent is smaller than a nightcrawler at about 4 inches. In comparison, the longest snake is the "Reticulated Python", and the heaviest is the "Green Anaconda".
One distinctive viper, the "atheris hispida" - a bush viper - jumps out of fantasy books with its scaled head. Did the viper inspire fire breathing dragons?

Some snakes are brilliantly colored. Vibrant reds, yellows, blues, and oranges populate the snake world. From the green tree python whose color ranges from green to red and brown and the banded sea krait that looks like it came out of the Beetlejuice movie, it's a rainbow-colored world.

°𝟴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀°
•1- Only 1/8 of the known species are venomous.
•2: Their upper and lower jaws separate to allow snakes to consume prey up to three times larger than the diameter of their head.
•3: Snakes eat their prey whole.
•4: Most snakes are nocturnal.
•5: Their tongue is used to smell their air.
•6: Snakes are cold-blooded, or ectotherms, and must sun themselves to regulate their body temperatures.
•7: While most snakes lay eggs, some give live birth.
•8: From anti-tumor treatments to antibacterial properties, snake venom has been studied for medical purposes for many years.
PC: ZTH Photography

#𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:-
Snakes play a vital role in our ecosystem by controlling pest populations and maintaining balance. By appreciating and understanding these incredible reptiles, we can reduce fear and promote coexistence.

𓆈𓆊𓆉•𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝•𓆗𓆙 𓆑

07/14/2025

ᴀɴ ɪɴᴄʀᴇᴅɪʙʟᴇ ᴍᴀʟᴇ... 🪨🐍🏔️

𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿 - 𝗡𝗼𝘀𝗲-𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
(Vipera ammodytes)
𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀

- 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮

Vipera ammodytes is considered one of the most dangerous European vipers due to its size, long fangs, and venom toxicity.

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻:
The most distinguishing feature is the fleshy, horn-like projection on its snout, which is made of soft tissue and scales.

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:
Like all vipers, it possesses venom, which it uses to subdue prey (small mammals, birds, lizards) and for defense.

𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:
Adults can grow up to 95 cm (37 inches) long. They have a stout body, short tail, and a triangular head. Their coloration varies, aiding in camouflage within their rocky, sandy, and shrubby habitats.

𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
Despite its name "ammodytes" (meaning sand burrower), it prefers dry, rocky, and shrubby areas rather than sandy ones.

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱:
When threatened, it can produce a rattling sound by rubbing specialized scales together, a behavior that helps it avoid biting.

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿:
While venomous, it is generally not aggressive and prefers to avoid confrontation. It may hiss loudly or attempt to bite if startled or provoked.

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀:
There are five recognized subspecies of Vipera ammodytes.

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀:
Its venom contains toxins that can cause local and systemic effects, including neurotoxic symptoms like drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness.

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
They are ovoviviparous, giving birth to live young (1-20 snakelets).

𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲:
Their coloration and patterns provide excellent camouflage, allowing them to blend seamlessly with their surroundings, making them effective ambush predators.
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PC: Frank Portillo

#𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:-
Snakes play a vital role in our ecosystem by controlling pest populations and maintaining balance. By appreciating and understanding these incredible reptiles, we can reduce fear and promote coexistence.

𓆈𓆊𓆉•𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝•𓆗𓆙 𓆑

07/13/2025

𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄.......! 🐍
(𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 - 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆)

We celebrate snakes everyday but especially highlight these incredible serpents during the "𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞".
It is a week dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about snakes.
"𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆"
also falls within this week, on 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟲.
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PC: Ekalavya Nachu

#𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:-
Snakes play a vital role in our ecosystem by controlling pest populations and maintaining balance. By appreciating and understanding these incredible reptiles, we can reduce fear and promote coexistence.

𓆈𓆊𓆉•𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝•𓆗𓆙 𓆑

07/09/2025

Let's Do This? 🐍 🎨 🖌️

07/06/2025

𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙣𝙖𝙠𝙚? 🍂🐍🍂

07/05/2025

𝗥𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿 - 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸 🦋🐍
(Bitis nasicornis)
𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀

- 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 🇺🇬

The Rhino-horned Viper, Bitis nasicornis, is a strikingly patterned, venomous snake found in the forests of West and Central Africa. It's known for its distinctive nasal "HORNS" and potent venom, which can cause severe tissue damage. This viper is an ambush predator, relying on its camouflage to surprise its prey.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:
The rhino-horned viper is easily recognizable by its vibrant coloration, featuring a complex pattern of triangles, rectangles, and diamonds in red, yellow, blue, green, and black. The head is typically green or blue with a black arrowhead mark and 2-3 pairs of horn-like scales on the snout.

𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿:
They primarily inhabit rainforests and swamps, often near water sources. While primarily terrestrial, they are also adept swimmers and climbers. They are typically nocturnal and rely on camouflage to ambush prey.

𝗔𝗺𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿:
These vipers are ambush predators, patiently waiting for unsuspecting rodents, frogs, or fish to come within striking distance. Their coloration provides excellent camouflage in the forest undergrowth.

𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺:
Bitis nasicornis possesses cytotoxic venom, which can cause severe pain, swelling, blistering, and tissue damage. A bite from this snake is considered a medical emergency, requiring prompt antivenom treatment.

𝗩𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀:
Like other vipers, the rhino-horned viper gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs. They typically give birth to 6-35 young at the start of the rainy season.

𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻:
These snakes can grow up to 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) in length. They can live for 20 years or more.

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱:
When threatened, they can make a rattling sound by rubbing specialized scales together, a unique defense mechanism.
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PC: Myke Clarkson

#𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:-
Snakes play a vital role in our ecosystem by controlling pest populations and maintaining balance. By appreciating and understanding these incredible reptiles, we can reduce fear and promote coexistence.

𓆈𓆊𓆉•𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝•𓆗𓆙 𓆑

07/05/2025

𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿/𝗩𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿 🍂🐍
(Bitis gabonica)
𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝘆

- 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝗥𝗖 (𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼) 🇨🇩

The Gaboon Adder is one of Africa’s most striking and dangerous vipers. Known for its large, triangular head and intricate leaf-like patterns, it blends perfectly with forest floors. This snake has the longest fangs of any venomous snake — up to 2 inches — and delivers massive amounts of potent cytotoxic venom. Despite its deadly capability, the Gaboon Adder is slow-moving and relies on camouflage rather than aggression. It prefers ambush hunting, lying in wait for small mammals or birds to pass by.
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PC: Johan Marais

#𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:-
Snakes play a vital role in our ecosystem by controlling pest populations and maintaining balance. By appreciating and understanding these incredible reptiles, we can reduce fear and promote coexistence.

𓆈𓆊𓆉•𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝•𓆗𓆙 𓆑

06/28/2025

𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿/𝗩𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿 🍂🐍
(Bitis gabonica)
𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝘆

- 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 🇺🇬

Did You Know?

•West African gaboon vipers are the heaviest of the world's true vipers.

•At 2 inches long, their viper fangs are the longest of any venomous snake. They use them to inject prey with toxic, immobilizing venom.

•Although they are venomous, they rarely strike in defense.
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PC: Thor Hakonsen

#𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:-
Snakes play a vital role in our ecosystem by controlling pest populations and maintaining balance. By appreciating and understanding these incredible reptiles, we can reduce fear and promote coexistence.

𓆈𓆊𓆉•𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝•𓆗𓆙 𓆑

06/26/2025

𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿/𝗩𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿 🍂🐍
(Bitis gabonica)
𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝘆

- 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 🇿🇲

Eastern African Gaboon Adders (Bitis gabonica), (this one was caught at Kansanshi mine) are highly venomous, but calm snakes. They are also one of the very few snake species in Zambia whereby one can tell the s*x of the individual. This is a female, with a small, thin tail. Males have a longer, tapered tail which houses larger reproductive organs (hemipenes). Gaboon Adders are easily identified by their bulky build, large head which is white to cream-coloured above. Diagnostic is the light-coloured dashed line along the spine.
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PC: Snake Safety Zambia

#𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:-
Snakes play a vital role in our ecosystem by controlling pest populations and maintaining balance. By appreciating and understanding these incredible reptiles, we can reduce fear and promote coexistence.

𓆈𓆊𓆉•𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝•𓆗𓆙 𓆑

06/23/2025

𝗥𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿 - 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸 🦋🐍
(Bitis nasicornis)
𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀

- 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 🇺🇬

Rhino vipers are specialist primary rainforest species, are are far less adaptable to habitat loss than their close relatives the Gaboon adder which is able to survive in secondary forests. Finding rhino vipers in the wild is no easy task with their amazing camouflage, let alone a partially melanistic individual like this one. I’ve never seen melanism in a rhino viper and it looks awesome. Just when I thought you couldn’t get a more beautiful species of viper this individual blew my mind, just wow.

Bitis nasicornis, the Rhino viper or river jack is a venomous viper species found in the forests of West and Central Africa.A large viper, known for its striking coloration and prominent nasal "horns." Primarily nocturnal, they hide during the day in leaf litter, in holes, around fallen trees or tangled roots of forest trees. Their vivid coloration actually gives them excellent camouflage in the dappled light conditions of the forest floor, making them almost invisible. Although mainly terrestrial, they are also known to climb into trees and thickets, where they have been found up to 3 m above the ground. This climbing behavior unique about the Bitis genus and is aided by a partially prehensile tail. They are also found in shallow pools and along rivers and forest streams and have been described as powerful swimmers. They have been described as generally placid creatures, less so than B. gabonica, but not as bad-tempered as B. arietans.

°Stand for what we stand on°🌍
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PC: Mat Van Geo

#𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:-
Snakes play a vital role in our ecosystem by controlling pest populations and maintaining balance. By appreciating and understanding these incredible reptiles, we can reduce fear and promote coexistence.

𓆈𓆊𓆉•𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝•𓆗𓆙 𓆑

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