61. SNET Internet : Features : Surfing The Net With Kids : Venomous Snakes Legends surrounding the black mamba's speed, agility, and ferocity are often exaggerated seriesof articles on how to handle hots (venomous snakes) with stern http://www.snet.net/features/surfing_kids/articles/1997/10030101.shtml

Venomous Snakes I am often asked how I come up with topics. This idea grew from a reptile birthday party I attended last weekend with my daughter. The kids really enjoyed petting Baby Boris, an eighteen foot (non-venomous) Burmese python. My research into herpetology uncovered dozens of good sites. How was I going to choose just five? Narrowing my focus, the topic become venomous snakes, called hots by their keepers. Allen Hunter's Black Mamba Info Which is the world's most dangerous snake? Herpetologists would probably consider Africa's black mamba a top contender. Legends surrounding the black mamba's speed, agility, and ferocity are often exaggerated, but do hold some basis in fact. Guinness Book of World Records has decreed it "The World's Fastest Snake". In addition to the author's personal photo gallery, you'll find his series of articles on how to handle hots (venomous snakes) with stern warnings for novices considering keeping these dangerous animals. Brazos River Rattlesnake Ranch From his ranch in Santo, Texas, herpetologist Bayou Bob educates us about the venomous snakes of the Southwest including the western diamondback rattlesnake, broad-banded copperhead, and coral snake. His photos are terrific, and the descriptions are enhanced with audio such as the hissing of the rattlesnake. Did you know the rattlesnake is responsible for more serious and fatal snake bites than any other North American reptile? Be sure to read Bob's Field Safety Tips for advice on avoiding and coping with snake encounters.

62. Survival - APPENDIX E - POISONOUS SNAKES AND LIZARDS - Page 13 Characteristics The mamba is the dreaded snake species of Africa. Treat it withgreat respect. It is considered one of the most dangerous snakes known. http://www.aircav.com/survival/appe/asappe13.html

APPENDIX E POISONOUS SNAKES OF AFRICA AND ASIA Gaboon viper Bitis gabonica Description: Pink to brown with a vertebral series of elongated yellowish or light brown spots connected by hourglass-shaped markings on each side. It has a dark brown stripe behind each eye. This dangerous viper is almost invisible on the forest floor. A 1.8-meter-long Gaboon viper could weigh 16 kilograms. Characteristics: The largest and heaviest of all true vipers, having a very large triangular head. It comes out in the evening to feed. Fortunately, it is not aggressive, but it will stand its ground if approached. It bites when molested or stepped on. Its fangs are enormous, often measuring 5 centimeters long. It injects a large amount of venom when it strikes. Its venom is neurotoxic and hemotoxic. Habitat: Dense rain forests. Occasionally found in open country. Length: Average 1.2 meters, maximum 1.8 meters. Distribution: Most of Africa. Green mamba Dendraspis angusticeps Description: Most mambas are uniformly bright green over their entire body. The black mamba, the largest of the species, is uniformly olive to black. Characteristics: The mamba is the dreaded snake species of Africa. Treat it with great respect. It is considered one of the most dangerous snakes known. Not only is it highly venomous but it is aggressive and its victim has little chance to escape from a bite. Its venom is highly neurotoxic.

63. Venomous Snakes: The Families And Genera 4 species, including the Green mamba (D. angusticeps) and Black mamba (D. polylepis). themall the more dangerous they are also among the swiftest of snakes. http://www.nafcon.dircon.co.uk/venomous3.htm

Added 1 April 2002. The Elapidae The Family Elapidae contain some of the best-known, or notorious, venomous snakes, including the cobras, the kraits, the coral snakes and the mambas. They differ from the Viperidae in that their front venom fangs are immovable and cannot be folded back as in the latter family. Most resemble moderately large colubrids, with a few burrowing or arboreal species. Traditionally elapid venom is usually neurotoxic. Family Elapidae Genus Common Name Distribution Size Notes Subfamily Bungarinae Aspidelaps Coral and Shield-Nosed Snakes Southern Africa 2 species: few casualties recorded but potentially dangerous. Boulengerina Water Cobras 2 species. Both live near or on water and live entirely on fish. Click here for a picture. DANGEROUS Bungarus Kraits 12 species. Most kraits are fairly passive but a large number of bites are occurred either by barefoot locals treading on them as they lay on paths or by careless handling in markets. DANGEROUS Dendroaspis Mambas Sub-Saharan Africa 4 species, including the Green Mamba (

64. BLACK MAMBA distinguishing it from most other snakes. Body length is about 180 to 240 cm andin exceptional cases up to 360 cm. The black mamba's length, slenderness http://www.adventureaddicts.com/africa info/african reptiles/BLACK MAMBA.htm

Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) Unlike the arboreal green mamba, Dendroaspis angusticeps, which is confined mostly to the more heavily forested coastal areas, the black mamba shows a greater preference for the low-lying, drier and more open bush country at altitudes not exceeding 900 to 1200 m. Their favorite retreats are abandoned termite hills, antbear and other animal holes, among rocks and boulders or under old tree stumps. They will often share their home with members of their own species, or even other species such as the spitting cobra. Although mainly a ground-living snake, they are also quite at home in trees or shrubs and move over rough terrain in an effortless and graceful fashion. Their diet consists mainly of warm-blooded prey like birds, small mammals such as rodents, and the young of the dassie, or rock rabbit. Despite its name, the black mamba is seldom if ever really black. When hatching it is grayish-green to grayish-olive, but with age it gradually darkens, becoming dark olive, olive brown, grayish-brown or a gunmetal colour on top. The underparts are geyish white, often tinged with yellow or green, and frequently with irregular darker spots or blotches over the posterior half of the belly and under the tail. The inside of the mouth is black, a characteristic distinguishing it from most other snakes. Body length is about 180 to 240 cm and in exceptional cases up to 360 cm. The black mamba's length, slenderness, speed and coffin-shaped head are the main distinguishing features. When really angered they inflate the throat to a half-hood which is not as pronounced as that of the cobra. It has often been claimed that a man cannot outrun a mamba, but this is exaggerated as their maximum speed is probably not more than about 15km/h. They are very fast in striking, however, and can reach from 150 to 180 cm. When moving, the head and forepart of the body is raised well of the ground.

65. Fastest Snake mamba are enough to kill a human, mambas don't usually attack humans. They shouldstill be left alone they are considered one of the most dangerous snakes in http://www.kidzworld.com/site/p1078.htm

The Lab Believe It or Not Trippin'' Behind the Holiday ... Art Attack Wild Things - World's Fastest Snake The fastest land snake in the world is the aggressive black mamba found in the southern part of tropical Africa. You might have heard stories about this snake overtaking people on galloping horses but although these snakes are fast, they aren't that fast. They can reach top speeds of 10-12 mph (16-19 km/h) in short bursts over level ground - good luck trying to outrun one of these snakes if you tick it off! Despite its name, black mambas aren't black. They're gray. The name comes from the color of the inside of their mouth - something all of them will gladly show you while they threaten you, if provoked. They can grow up to 14 feet (4.3 meters) long, another reason why this reptile isn't something to mess with. The snake races along with its head held high and about one-third of its body off the ground. That can be up to four feet (1.2 meters) off the ground - about chin level for some people. The black mamba is the most respected and feared snake in Africa. They are aggressive snakes that spring up to strike so when someone gets bitten, it's usually on the head. Black mambas also go after birds - and they're good at it. One mamba even had a parrot inside its stomach. After biting their prey, black mambas

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67. Snakes Caught Slipping Into The Harbour - Durban Harbour Workers snakes caught slipping into the harbour Durban harbour workers, rescuing, floodvictims, including venomous snakes, puffader, black mamba, pregnant chameleon http://wildnetafrica.co.za/bushcraft/dailynews/1999archive_2/archive_19990212_sn

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69. EXN.ca | OnTV Snakebite — A perilous journey through South Africa takes us insearch of one of the world's deadliest snakes, the black mamba. http://exn.ca/Stories/2001/08/31/52.asp

Blockbuster 2001 By: Discovery Channel Canada , December 19, 2001 Only our best and most popular presentations from the current year make the illustrious line-up for Blockbuster 2001. From skin-crawling snakes to head-turning dinosaurs it's a spectacular way to ring in the New Year. Programming starts at 12 noon ET/9 am PT on December 30. Snakebite Click for show times Walking With Dinosaurs: PART I Colorado, 150 million BC: once a desert, it is now warm and lush. Dinosaurs have evolved into creatures of every size. A 20-ton Diplodocus lays her eggs on the edge of a forest. Once buried, she leaves them to their fate. Dinosaurs like her roam the land in vast herds, dominating the Jurassic. Called 'sauropods', they're the largest animals that will ever walk the Earth. Three months pass since Diplodocus laid her eggs. The hatchlings are born and poke their heads through the ground's surface. The small newborns are vulnerable and seek the cover of vegetation to hide from predators like Ornitholestes, a two-metre (6 ft.) long carnivore. Click for show times Walking With Dinosaurs: PART II Click for show times Walking With Dinosaurs: PART III Click for show times The Most Dangerous Jobs In The World: Pushing The Limits Click for show times Totally Out Of Control: Nature Click for show times e-mail this story print this story archive ... newsletter

70. Local6.com - Deadly Snakes For Sale On Internet They suspect that there are illegally kept snakes throughout the state, accordingto the report. Florida officials fear that a cobra or mamba will be purchased http://www.mycfnow.com/orlpn/news/stories/news-87800020010718-090717.html

Make us your home page! E-Mail WKMG Search: MYJOBNOW FAMILY TRAVEL SHOPPING ... First News Inside News >> On WKMG News Shuttle Columbia Could Be On Florida Tags WKMG Tonight Police: Mother Punches, Kills Crying Baby In Polk County, Fla. MyWeatherNow Cloudy See 6 Day Forecast Coast To Coast Doppler Sky 6 Tour Live Cams Editorials News Team Lottery News Tips ... Hurricanes Deadly Snakes For Sale On Internet Egyptian Cobra Costs $150.00 On Web ORLANDO, 11:31 a.m. EDT July 18, 2001 Several snake owners in Florida are advertising over the Internet that they will ship the world's most deadly snakes to your door for less than a few hundred dollars. Deadly Snakes Found Over Internet A highly venomous rhino viper can be purchased over the Internet for $155.00 in Tampa, according to a WKMG News report. An African green mamba for sale in Port St. Lucie costs $110.00 and an Egyptian cobra will run $150.00 in Fort Lauderdale. Many of the snake advertisements on the Web require only that the owner be an adult and that they purchase the reptile in a legal state. "I believe it is frightening because people don't know what they're getting," Gatorland's Tim Williams said.

71. Most Poisonous Snakes Natal. General The black mamba is the largest of South Africa'spoisonous snakes. - Venom Neurotoxic (nerve-destroying). The http://www.xs4all.nl/~elwinw/south africa/sa_snakes.html

Home Search Visiting Russia Visiting South Africa ... Hippopotamus Most poisonous snakes in South Africa There are an estimated 160 species of snakes in Africa alone, but fewer than 10% of these are potentially lethal to man. The venom of these extremely poisonous snakes are either cytotoxic (cell destroying), neurotoxic (nerve destroying) or haemotoxic (which affects the body's blood-clotting mechanism, causing internal bleeding). The South African Institute for Medical Research produces anti venoms against all snakebites, except for that of the Twig Snake (or Southern vine snake). Fortunately, bites from twig snakes are extremely rare. 1. Black mamba - Scientific name: Dendroaspis polylepis - Afrikaans name: Swart mamba - Classification: Elapid (front-fanged snakes) - Length of adults: 2,4 - 3 metres - Colouring: The black mamba is not black, but rather olive green or dirty grey, with dark patches on its pale green belly. Juvenile snakes are paler, and darken with maturity. - Reproduction: Oviparous - Lays 12 to 14 large eggs in summer.

72. VenomousReptiles.org Classifieds ad for CB Baby Green mamba!!. VenomousReptiles.org - The SHHS is a group of venomousreptile keepers educating the public about venomous snakes and lizards. http://www.venomousreptiles.org/classifieds/detail/3298

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73. Reptiles Of South Africa snakes Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepsis) The black mamba is thebiggest (2,5 3,5m) and most venomous snake in South Africa. http://www.incentivetouring.com/english/right main/topbar_links/wildlife/reptile

Wildlife: Birds Mammals Marine Life Big Five ... Flora Reptiles Crocodile Snakes Tortoises There would not be enough space to mention all species. We concentrated on the most popular ones. However if you feel that we missed out on something important, please click here to suggest another category or species. 200 million years ago the earth was ruled by reptiles who dominated every possible ecological corner of our planet. They walked on land, swam in the oceans and flew through the skies. These rulers of planet earth (all evolved forms of fishlike creatures of more than 300 million years back) included the Tyrannosaurus, Muraenosaurus and Ptreanosaurus. Fossils of these creatures were found in the Free State and Cape Provinces of South Africa. They show that the era of the reptiles came to an end more or less 80 million years ago, possibly because of drastic changes in climate and habitat over a relatively short period of time. All the "giants" as well as most of the smaller reptiles were wiped out. The survivors of this "reptile dynasty" still make up almost 6000 species world-wide (many of them endangered). They all differ considerably in aspects such as means of propulsion (walking, crawling, swimming, gliding, etc.), number of legs (4, 2 or none), presence of eyelids or not, and type of bodily cover (cornified skin or scales). All share one feature, that of being ectothermic, i.e. they all regulate their bodily temperature by exposure to heat sources outside of themselves.

74. Dealing With Snakes In KZN after a bite from a big and angry mamba or Cobra. They can deliver lethal amontsof venom to a few people at one sitting. The back fanged snakes are very http://www.kzn.org.za/kzn/news/254.xml

Dealing with Snakes in KZN Recently on an internet interest list, SA Mountain Talk, Arthur Morgan published this most useful and informative article on snakes in South Africa - and KZN. From the venom point of view there are four types of snakes in South Africa: Adders ( vipers) Mambas and Cobras ( plus sub-type Spitting Cobras ) Back fanged ( including sub-type Boomslang ) Constrictors ( no venom, but nasty wounds - treat as for dog bite ) All outdoors people are at risk for snake bite, although this occurs rarely in South Africa. Be careful where you walk and put your hands. If you see a snake freeze, and then move slowly away without any sudden movements. If you or a friend are bitten do not panic. Very serious injury is rare after a snake bite. The snake has to expend a lot of energy to make the venom, and will not use it wastefully - you are far to big for it to eat, and it just wants to warn you off with the least effort and risk to itself. It will inject a lot of venom only if you have made it very cross or very frightened. The most bites in Africa are by the adders, which are fat, lazy snakes that stay put on warm paths or where ever they want. If annoyed they can strike forwards with great speed. They have long fangs and inject a venom that causes tissue damage. There will be rapid onset of severe pain, needing big doses of morphine type analgesics, and gross swelling. The fluid and blood causing the swelling comes initially from the blood so there can be lethal shock. Treatment is elevation of the bite, fluid and blood as needed, lots of analgesia, and possibly several ampoules of anti venom. The time to death will usually be at least hours.

75. SNAKE LINKS The Python Boa Page. snakes of Indiana. Australian Pythons. Texas snakes.Black mamba Info Page. Sand Boa Page. The snakes of Dhofar. Poisonous snakes. http://members.aol.com/azsnakeman/links.htm

SNAKE LINKS Snakes of North America Guide to Florida's Venomous Snakes The Pigmy Rattlesnake Homepage Massachusetts Snakes ... Back to Main Page

76. Home Home belong to the fixed, short fanged group of venomous snakes called elapids thatinclude cobras and the North American coral snake. SPECIES INFO. Green mamba. http://learn.tnaqua.org/amazing/green_mamba.asp

Green Mamba Dendroaspis viridis This slender green tree dweller (up to 6 1/2 feet) is found throughout the coastal and forested regions of tropical west Africa. It hunts lizards, birds, rodents, bats and shrews with powerful nuerotoxic venom. These fast moving snakes are difficult to detect in the green foliage. Mambas belong to the fixed, short fanged group of venomous snakes called elapids that include cobras and the North American coral snake. SPECIES INFO Green Mamba Common Name Green Mamba Scientific Name Dendroaspis viridis Size 78 inches (198 cm) Range Tropical West Africa Habitat Coastal and forested regions Diet Lizards, birds, rodents, bats and shrews Aquarium Diet Mice and rats MORE VENOM REPTILES Cottonmouth Eastern Coral Snake Eyelash Viper Gila Monster ... webmaster@tnaqua.org Photos by Richard T. Bryant, The National Aquarium in Baltimore-George Grall

77. CBN Archives - Natural History I remembered reading about a technique used to bag agile and dangerous snakes. myfree hand down inside the inverted snake bag, I grasped the mamba's head and http://coloherp.org/cb-news/archive/nature/BlackMamba.php

The Cold Blooded News The Newsletter of the Colorado Herpetological Society Archives Natural History About the Cold Blooded News Most Recent Issue Index of Vol.28, 2001 ... CHS Home Page Mamba Memories by Brett Ridgeway Originally published in "Tales From The Field," in Notes from Noah , the newsletter of the Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists, Vol.XXVI, No.9, June 30, 1999. As reprinted in the Cold Blooded News , Vol.26, No.10, October 1999. Kenya, East Africa, October 30, 1983. It was a hot October day and my wife, Sonja, and I were returning from our church in the arid bush of northwest Kenya. We were serving as missionaries among the Pokot people, and on many occasions I was fortunate enough to encounter a variety of reptiles on these hour-long excursions. As usual, we had many passengers in our old Land Cruiser. Luka, our Pokot translator, was in the back, along with four Pokot women and some children. As we started up the mountain, Sonja took over the driving while I stood outside on the running board looking for snakes. I was about to make the most exciting capture that I would ever make in my life. I have been interested in snakes since I was about eight years old. Reading every book on the subject, I also caught and kept snakes while growing up. After my surrender to the mission field of Kenya, I came across the book Sun, Sand, and Snakes by Stephen Spawls in our public library. I read through the book at least three times. Still, as exciting as his Kenyan ventures were, it was never believable to me that I would have such experiences. In our two years in Kenya, however, we had many encounters with Forest Cobras, Red Spitting Cobras, African Puff Adders, and a variety of other snakes, as well as a six-foot monitor. More than once I had these encounters on our way to and from our remotely located church.

78. THE LIGHTNING HYPERTEXT OF DISEASE. Packet No. 5 58985 CORAL SNAKE Dendroaspis mamba Micrurus Lauticaudinae LauticaudusCoral snakes mambas Snake, Coral snakes, Coral DEFINITION A family of http://www.pathinfo.com/cgi-bin/lh.cgi?tx=kraits

79. SNAKES we are here during our summer when snakes are very active and sightings much morenumerous. For one to try to find that vicious manchasing black mamba or that http://www.ngamilandsafaris.com/snakes.html

Home Up Why Ngamiland? Professional Hunters ... Contents SNAKES Mark Andre’ LeQuieu I have never had so many questions asked about one subject as that of snakes. It seems everyone and their mother, whether they have been to Africa or not, is an expert on just how deadly our variety of snakes is and the odds of anyone getting killed by them—usually described as “high”. It is true that Africa is home to an impressive array of venomous snakes. No one would argue that. But for those who have never had the pleasure of traveling Africa or the honor of hunting Africa, I would just like to set the record straight. Contrary to what everyone will tell you after you mention that you are going to visit Africa, you will not get killed by a snake on safari. Your odds are much better of winning the lottery than of actually getting hit by one of our deadly varieties of snakes. In fact, your odds of winning the lottery and getting struck dead by a falling meteor on the same day is actually about as likely as snakebite. None of the guides or Professional Hunters I know can remember it happening. Over the last few years I have been witness and party to quite a handful of snake events, none of which concluded with my sucking poison from anyone’s invenomated limb. That does not in itself mean I am overly great as a pro, when it comes to dealing with snakes, but it does mean that I am very prudent in thickly populated snake country.

80. WILLIE http//www.extremescience.com/BiggestSnake.htm More sites about snakes AnacondasAllen Hunter's Black mamba Info Page http//www.geocities.com/RainForest http://www.bayareawritingproject.org/iSearch/stories/storyReader$28

Ms. Wilson's Class mlk's I-Search resources on the Web Home searchTools Google mlkLibrary ... WREY Members Join Now Login WILLIE Posted by pat delaney , 4/25/02 at 8:47:56 PM. Topic: Snakes Websites: Care Sheet for Snakes - info about what these reptiles need in order to survive as pets. From Jason's Snakes and Reptiles. http://www snakes andreptiles.com/snake_care.html More sites about: Do snakes pee and poop? http://www.yahooligans.com/content/ask_earl/20011226.html More sites about: Biggest Snake - awesome stats on this member of the boa family. http://www.extremescience.com/BiggestSnake.htm More sites about: Snakes Allen Hunter's Black mamba Info Page http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6560/index.html Which is the world's most dangerous snake? Herpetologists would probably consider Africa's black mamba a top contender. Legends surrounding the black mamba's speed, agility, and ferocity are often exaggerated, but do hold some basis in fact. Guinness Book of World Records has decreed it "The World's Fastest Snake". In addition to the author's personal photo gallery, you'll find his series of articles on how to handle hots (venomous snakes) with stern warnings for novices considering keeping these dangerous animals. Snakes American International Rattlesnake Museum http://www.rattlesnakes.com/

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