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Turtles, snakes, lizards, and crocodilians are all represented as U.S. state reptiles. In terms of common divisions of reptiles, turtles are most popular. Fifteen of the twenty-seven states give them official status. [nb 1] [nb 5] The rest of the state reptiles comprise four snakes, [nb 6] five lizards, [nb 7] and three crocodilians.
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis. Contents:
A mamba may retain the same lair for years. Resembling a cobra, the threat display of a mamba includes rearing, opening the mouth and hissing. The black mamba's mouth is black within, which renders the threat more conspicuous. A rearing mamba has a narrower yet longer hood and tends to lean well forward, instead of standing erect as a cobra does.
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The United States has about 30 species of venomous snakes, which include 23 species of rattlesnakes, three species of coral snakes, and four species of American moccasins. Although at least one species of venomous snake is found in every state except Hawaii, Maine, Rhode Island and Alaska, the vast majority are found in warm weather states.
[7] [8] Many snake experts have cited the black mamba and the coastal taipan as the world's most dangerous, albeit not the most venomous snakes. [9] [10] [11] Both species are elapids, and in several aspects of morphology, ecology and behavior, the coastal taipan is strongly convergent with the black mamba. [12]
The hatching of the 107th tiny, wriggling snake at a Tennessee zoo marks the end of another year of efforts to save one of North America’s rarest snakes from extinction. ... the state agency says.
The tropical snake has a fondness for warm, dark spaces, the spokesperson added, saying it is unlikely the runaway mamba has slithered out of its owner’s house to face the cold Dutch winter.