#Snakes

Reptiles • October 27, 2020

King Cobra: Profile and Information

The king cobra (Ophiophagus Hannah) is a well-known venomous snake species from Elapidae, native to forests from India to Southeast Asia. It is also called the hamadryad. The king cobra is listed on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable due to habitat destruction. It is regarded as the world’s longest venomous snake. An adult king […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 23, 2024

Reptiles • April 28, 2020

Common Krait: Profile and Information

The common krait, also called the Indian krait or the blue krait, is a unique species of venomous snake belonging to the genus Bungarus Ocala to the Indian subcontinent. This animal has a spot among the “big four” species of snakes, and it inflicts the most snakebites on people in India. Scientific Classification Description of […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 18, 2024

Reptiles • April 10, 2020

Gaboon Viper: Profile and Information

The Gaboon viper is one of the world’s most unique viper species found in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. Like all other vipers, this is a venomous snake. It is the largest member of the viper in the genus Bitis and has the longest fangs, reaching up to 2 inches in length. It […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 18, 2024

Reptiles • January 21, 2020

Black Mamba: Profile and Information

Famous as one of the deadliest snakes in the world, the Black Mamba is one of the four snake species in the Dendroaspis genus. The black mamba is well-known as one of the World’s most dangerous snake species. However, people usually vilify this nervous snake species. In most cases, the black mamba snake avoids confrontation […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 17, 2024

Reptiles • January 11, 2019

8 Most Poisonous Snakes in the World

Many people consider venomous snakes poisonous, but venom and poison are different. Poisons are toxins that need to be ingested, absorbed, or inhaled. It’s a bit unusual, but there are poisonous snakes out there. To clarify, a snake’s venom toxicity makes it poisonous when ingested or absorbed into the body rather than injected via the […]

Kingsley Felix • June 13, 2024