Snakes
A hunter in the dark
Boa constrictor
The boa constrictor is a large snake with a length of about 1 to 6 m. This snake is active at night and at night, and often hides in the branches and hollows of trees. It kills its prey by wrapping its body around it and suffocating it.
Characteristics
Order:
Squamata
Family:
Boidae
Scientific name:
Boa constrictor
Habitat:
Forest, savannah
Origin:
South America
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
20-30 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Holographic glow
Rainbow boa
The Brazilian rainbow boa is known for its luster, which is given by its structural color. They live in forests and are active at night and are semi-arboreal, which means they spend time both on the ground and in trees.
Characteristics
Order:
Squamata
Family:
Boidae
Scientific name:
Epicrates cenchria
Habitat:
Forest
Origin:
South America
Current trend:
Stable
Number of individiuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
up to 20 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Boa with three lines
Desert rosy boa
The Rossi boa is a snake species native to the continental United States. It lives under stones and in cracks, and during the winter it enters a period of rest. He has a peaceful nature.
Characteristics
Order:
Squamata
Family:
Boidae
Scientific name:
Lichanura trivirgata
Habitat:
Shrubs, rocky areas
Origin:
US and Mexico
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
20-30 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Pond snake
Grass snake
Grass snake is a non-venomous snake. It has a rounded head and different body colors, with characteristic bright spots on each side. Adults reach a length between 1 and 1.5 meters.
Characteristics
Order:
Squamata
Family:
Colubridae
Scientific name:
Natrix natrix
Habitat:
Wet meadows, forests
Origin:
Europe and Asia
Current trend:
Stable
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
up to 28 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Tiger python
Burmese python
The Burmese python is the largest python and one of the six largest snakes in the world. The average length of this python is 5.5 meters and weight up to 71 kg.
Characteristics
Order:
Squamata
Family:
Pythonidae
Scientific name:
Python bivittatus
Habitat:
Wet meadows, forests, caves
Origin:
Southeast Asia
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
20-25 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
A long and colorful python
Reticulated python
The reticulated python is considered the longest snake in the world. It is an excellent swimmer and has a unique “mesh” pattern on its skin.
Characteristics
Order:
Squamata
Family:
Pythonidae
Scientific name:
Python reticulatus
Habitat:
Forest, bushes
Origin:
Southeast Asia
Current trend:
Unknown
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
over 20 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Royal python
Ball python
The ball python, known as the royal python, is a non-venomous snake with a length of 182 cm. His name comes from his tendency to curl up into a ball when he is upset or scared. Its color varies from black to dark brown to albino.
Characteristics
Order:
Squamata
Family:
Pythonidae
Scientific name:
Python regius
Habitat:
Forest, savannah, grassland
Origin:
Africa
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
20-30 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Imperial green snake
Green tree python
The green python is a light green snake with an average length of 2 meters. He lives in New Guinea and Indonesia. It is one of the most sought-after pets.
Characteristics
Order:
Squamata
Family:
Pythonidae
Scientific name:
Morelia viridis
Habitat:
Forest, bushes
Origin:
New Guinea, Indonesia
Current trend:
Stable
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
15-20 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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