Thursday, July 30, 2009


King Cobra(Ophiophagus hannah)
-longest venomous snake, can grow over 18 ft.
-light coloured bands that run across its body.
-large scale on its head and prominent eyes.
-When angered, it will flatten out its neck and raise 1/3 of its body.
-Emits a chilling sound to warn off predators.













Malayan Pit Viper(Agkistrodon rhodostoma)
-Average size: 5 ft
-Have a pit that sets pit vipers apart from others. (heat sensing organ between eyes and nostrils)
-Folds its fangs under and back into the roof of its mouth and extends when it strikes in stabbing motion.
-Head usually triangular and wider than its neck. Due to the large venom glands in the snake's jaw.

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