Western Hongnose Snake - very ugly and aggressive look - Peter Suk Sin Chan

Western Hongnose Snake - very ugly and agressive look The rear teeth of a Western Hognose Snake are not hollow as in the case of viper fangs and cannot inject venom. Western Hognose Snakes along with many other Colubrids produce a toxic salvia in a gland called the Duvernoy's Gland. The Duvernoy's Gland is not a venom gland it is a modified salivary gland. Unlike vipers or other venomous snakes, hognose snakes do not have hollow teeth to carry venom. ... Biting is not a form of defense for hognose snakes, so the only rare case where a human would be bit is if they smelled like their prey. Size: Hognoses are a heavy-bodied, stocky snake that will only reach between 1 and 4 ft in adulthood. Females tend to grow larger than Males. Life Span: 15 years is average for a Hognose Snake in captivity, but it is not uncommon for them to reach 18 years with appropriate care. he Eastern hognose snake is better known by its nickname, puff adder, derived from its aggressive display when disturbed. Its bite is mildly venomous, capable of sedating small prey, such as toads. ... So in fairness to Hognose snakes, tell me about Hognose snakes Hognose snakes are not constrictors; rather, they are rear-fanged and possess mild venom that enables them to overcome toads preparatory to swallowing them. Their venom is not known to be toxic to humans, and in fact hognose snakes have mild dispositions and rarely, if ever, offer to bite their captors. Hognose snakes do not produce poison at all, nor do they blow their breath at animals or people. All snakes have fangs, and a bite from one will hurt severely and lead to death. ... Not all snakes have fangs and not all have venom, and contrary to popular belief, most snake bites are not painful. my website tiny.cc/artbypeter my blogger tiny.cc/peterchan

Panther Chameleon - Brown Panther Chameleon Reptiles

Chameleons are very difficult to maintain and inexperienced reptile owners should not start with this reptile. Having said that, they are also not the most difficult exotic pet to take care of. ... Panther Chameleons, Veiled Chameleons, and Jackson's Chameleons are the most widespread species that kept as pets. Panther Chameleon Life Span. Panther chameleons can have a varied life span depending on the care they are given. Under good conditions, your panther chameleon should live 5 to 7 years. Chameleons are solitary animals. Forced handling or unwanted handling can cause hissing and biting. A chameleons bite is painful, however, not toxic or harmful to humans. Handling can cause chameleons to have chronic low-level stress, which leads to poor health. In very rare cases, females can be kept together under the watchful eye of an experienced keeper. Panther Chameleons are solitary animals, and only meet when it is time to breed. They do NOT live in groups, and should NOT be housed in groups. ... Gravid females will not even tolerate the site of a male. The panther chameleon was first described by French naturalist Georges Cuvier in 1829 generic name (Furcifer) is derived from the Latin root furci meaning "forked" and refers to the shape of the animal's feet. The specific name pardalis refers to the animals' markings, as it is Latin for "leopard" or "spotted like a panther". The English word chameleon (also chamaeleon) derives from Latin chamaeleō, a borrowing of the Ancient Greek χαμαιλέων (khamailéōn), a compound of χαμαί (khamaí) "on the ground" and λέων (léōn) "lion". The Greek word is a calque translating the Akkadian nēš qaqqari, "ground lion".[6] This lends to the common English name of "panther chameleon". Male panther chameleons can grow up to 20 inches (51 cm) in length, with a typical length of around 17 inches (43 cm). Females are smaller, at about half the size. In a form of sexual dimorphism, males are more vibrantly colored than the females. Coloration varies with location, and the different color patterns of panther chameleons are commonly referred to as 'locales', which are named after the geographical location in which they are found. Panther chameleons from the areas of Nosy Be, Ankify, and Ambanja are typically a vibrant blue, while those from Ambilobe, Antsiranana, and Sambava are red, green or orange. The areas of Maroantsetra and Tamatave yield primarily red specimens. Numerous other color phases, and patterns occur between and within regions. Females generally remain tan and brown with hints of pink, peach, or bright orange, no matter where they are found, but there are slight differences in patterns and colors among the different color phases. my website tiny.cc/artbypeter my blogger tiny.cc/peterchan

Super Jungle Sunglow Bua Constrictor - shedding off his skin..scary look

This is the super jungle sunglow bus constrictor just finished shedding off his skin, look scary..... Boa constrictors strike when they perceive a threat. Their bite can be painful, especially from large snakes, but is rarely dangerous to humans. Once your red-tail boa measures 3 or 4 feet in length, it needs adult-sized caging. A sufficient-sized cage for adult boas measuring up to 8 feet long is a container with 8 square feet of floor space, such as containers measuring 4 feet by 2 feet. A cage height between 18 and 24 inches is OK. Feeding Frequency. The Urban Python recommends feeding juvenile boa constrictors once per week and adults once every 10-14 days. Boas won't eat if they aren't hungry, especially during shedding or illness. The only group of snakes able to eat an adult human being are the largest constrictors (pythons and anacondas, all nonvenomous), which include the largest snakes in the world: Green anaconda. Reticulated python. Burmese python. Pet boa constrictors should be fed only quality mice or rats. They need no additional food or supplementation. ... If your snake does not kill its prey (boas will not eat if they are not hungry or are kept under improper conditions), the rodent may bite or even kill your boa. No, Boas' sharp teeth help them to get a good grip on their prey, but unlike some snakes, they do not have fangs or venom. They are constrictors. The boa constrictor kills its prey by suffocating it.Feb 6, 2007 The younger the snake is, the shorter the intervals between sheds. Due to the high growth potential of young snakes, neonates and hatchlings can shed up to 9 times a year, if fed intensively (which should not be practiced that way). In adult boas, about four to five sheds per year are normal my website tiny.cc/artbypeter my blogger tiny.cc/peterchana