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The rinkhals (/ ˈ r ɪ ŋ k (h) æ l s /; Hemachatus haemachatus), also known as the ringhals / ˈ r ɪ ŋ h æ l s / [4] or ring-necked spitting cobra, [5] is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is found in parts of southern Africa.
The eastern copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), [3] also known simply as the copperhead, is a species of venomous snake, a pit viper, endemic to eastern North America; it is a member of the subfamily Crotalinae in the family Viperidae.
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:
Here's what you need to know about the six species of venomous snakes in S.C., their habitats, and the severity of their bites. American copperhead Copperhead snakes have hourglass markings on ...
The short version of copperhead best practices include, according to local snake experts: Keep a sharp eye open for snakes while outside. Watch where you step (especially when wearing sandals or ...
Agkistrodon laticinctus, commonly known as the broad-banded copperhead, is a venomous pit viper species, [2] formerly considered a subspecies [3] of Agkistrodon contortrix, which is found in the central United States, from Kansas, through Oklahoma and throughout central Texas.
Of the six venomous snakes in South Carolina, the copperhead is the most common. Here is information on how to identify copperheads and what veterinarians recommend pet owners should know and do ...
Agkistrodon bilineatus showing the large symmetrical platelike scales on the crown of the head that are characteristic of all species in the genus. The hazy blue eyes are typical of snakes that will soon shed their skin. Members of this genus have a number of features in common. All species have a relatively broad head with short fangs.