61. [stones] Snakes Strike Out At Walkers' Return JULY 13 2001 snakes strike out at walkers' return BY LAURA PEEK WALKERS are beingwarned to keep a sharp eye out for snakes after a spate of adder attacks. http://stones.non-prophet.org/archive/Ancient/004600/1023500027003d6d.html

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62. Snakes Most snakes will get out of your way first. Unfortunately this does not applyto the puff adder, which accounts for its high incidence of bites. http://www.hikecapetown.co.za/info/snakes.htm

Birds Fauna Flora Safety Snakes Weather What to Take Snakes must be among the most misunderstood and unfairly treated of all God's creatures. They are commonly regarded as vermin which should be killed on sight, yet they occupy a most important niche in the ecosysytem. The balance of nature would be severely upset without any control on the population of rats, mice and other pests. Snakes Alive While the danger of a small number of snake species must never be underestimated, I do believe that the threat of death from snakebite while walking on the mountain should be put firmly in perspective. In South africa an average of 15 people die each year as a result of snakebite, with most fatalaties ocurring in Northern Zululand. Yet a survey in 1978 revealed that only one in every 68 recorded snakebites resulted in death. By comparison over 200 people are struck dead by lightning every year; 10 000 people die in the carnage on our roads; and 29 000 die as a result of smoking-related diseases. If you are a smoker you can stop worrying about being bitten by a dangerous snake. What you are doing is 2000 times more likely to kill you! There are some 23 snake species in the Cape Peninsula , of which only five are dangerous . There are about 130 species in Southern africa, 14 of them deadly. It therefore follows that should you come across a snake on the mountain, as I do perhaps once or twice a year, the chances are that it does not deserve the fate you probably wish upon it. However it would be foolhardy to regard any snake with contempt. In the Cape peninsula the five that need to be given a wide berth are the

63. Adder 2. The American Heritage® Dictionary Of The English Language: Fourth Edit adder, an example of specialization in meaning, no longer refers to just any serpentor snake, as it once did, but now denotes only specific kinds of snakes. http://www.bartleby.com/61/2/A0080200.html

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64. JungleWalk - Snake Movie And Snake Video, Snake Posters AVI. Clip of an adder (Common Viper), Spitting MOV. This Blue Coral Snakeis one of the most dangerous snakes in Singapore. Video clip, Blue http://www.junglewalk.com/ZV186000.asp

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65. Pond Contacts Cheshire Reptiles; asking for records. Picture of adder, rECOrd BiodiversityInformation System. snakes of Europe text and photos of wide range of sp. http://parish-wildlife.org.uk/contacts/reptiles.htm

home Reptile contacts Pond Contacts Adder Slow Worm Subject Topic Organisation General New Forum devised to provide a peaceful web utility for anyone interested in our native species of Reptiles and Amphibians. Reptiles and Amphibians of the UK Snakes (Grass Snakes and Adders), and Lizards (Common Lizard and Slow-Worm) Pictures, Facts and Links. Example Recording Form. Brantacan Nature Reptiles all UK species -the facts, Law, links and pictures First Nature Windows on Wildlife Britain's Reptiles and Amphibians with pictures Habitat , including Ponds and Scrapes Herpetological conservation Trust Species information Conservation Legal issues Identification, Distribution maps eg Newts UK Amphibians and Reptiles Reptiles : Adder, Grass Snake, Common Lizard and Slow-Worm; text and photos Durham Wildlife Trust CRAG Cornwall 's Reptile and Amphibian Group Reptiles in Cornwall - brief summary. Grass snake survey and form Cornwall Wildlife Trust Reptiles Offwell Woodland and Wildlife Trust Reptiles, Grass Snake, Adder, Slow-Worm and Common Lizard; distribution, description, status, ecology and picture Warwickshire Amphibian and Reptile Team Cheshire Reptiles ; asking for records. Picture of Adder

66. The Courier Mail Island Death Adder Sightings Increase [09jan03 death adder sightings increase Rosemary Desmond 09jan03 VISITORS to Queensland'sFraser Island should watch out for death adders. The potentially deadly snakes http://www.couriermail.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,5813841%5E3102,00.ht

67. Snakes large, venomous snakes previously mentioned, which are most likely to be encounteredin the urban environment namely, the Cape cobra, puffadder and boomslang. http://www.capenature.org.za/what_is_new/2000/html/snakes.html

Snake encounters of the urban kind - what to do and what not to do 2 January 2001 Boomslang Puff-adder Cape Cobra Snakes form part of the unique biodiversity of South Africa's natural environment, but are unfortunately regarded by many as a threat that should be killed before it kills. As a result, many harmless, non-venomous snakes are destroyed indiscriminately. Summer is that time of year when snakes are most active. Cape Nature Conservation would like to request that the public take extra care when busy with outdoor activities, even in your own back garden. If you encounter either a large, heavy-bodied snake with chocolate-brown, black and brilliant yellow markings (puff-adder), or a large snake with a yellow, copper or speckled appearance and which rears up and spreads a hood when confronted (Cape cobra), or a large, very agile yellow-and-green or uniformly brown snake with large eyes which takes to the trees when confronted (boomslang), please stay calm and remain very still. Snakes do not attack humans under normal conditions and when encountered, they are usually the first to move away and seek shelter. Some will, however, retaliate and strike when handled or confronted and people who are not familiar with snakes, especially large venomous ones, should refrain from confronting and handling them at all times.

68. Snakes - Miss Lord - Wiscasset Primary School nearby islands. Death adders are one of the most poisonous snakes. Thedeath adder is about 60 centimeters,or about 24 inches long. A http://lincoln.midcoast.com/~wps/2lord/snakes.html

Snakes by Mark, Bryan, Alex, and Jared (We've been working on researching, writing, and editing this story for months. We hope you enjoy reading it.) Some snakes are deadly. The python is not deadly, but it can kill huge things. It can kill an alligator. They are found mainly in Africa and South East Asia. Pythons, boas, and anacondas are related. They are the largest snakes in the world. They are not poisonous but kill by constriction. This means they squeeze their prey to death. Some species can kill people, but not very many can. Some snakes have very few predators. Some have only just one. Cottonmouth Cottonmouths have a triangular shaped head. They are really poisonous. They really hurt when they bite. They are really dangerous. They can be found from southern Virginia to Missouri and in all southeastern United States. They live in ponds, swamps, and near rivers. They make their burrows in muddy ground near the rivers. They may also take over another animal's den like a muskrat's den. Boas Boas are big and strong. Boas can kill deer and other big animals such as crocodiles. They choke their prey to kill it. Then they swallow their prey because they can open their mouths wide.

69. The Australian Reptile Park The name death adder was probably originally 'deaf' adder referring to the inabilityof this and all other snakes to hear airborne sounds. Reproduction http://www.reptilepark.com.au/animals/reptiles/ComonDeathAdder.htm

Common Death Adder Scientific Name: Acanthophis antarcticus Description: Death adders are easily distinguishable from other snakes by the very short, squat bodies, rapidly tapering tail and the broad triangular head. Colouration varies widely but most species exhibit some form of banded pattern in shades of brown or grey. The tail tip is usually a different colour to the rest of the body, often brightly coloured and is used as a lure by wriggling it to attract potential prey. Adult death adders are rarely longer than a metre in length. Despite their short size they possess the longest fangs of any Australian snake. Habitat: The common death adder occurs over much of eastern and coastal southern Australia. In central Australia it is replaced by the desert death adder ( A. pyrrhus ) while to the north the northern death adder ( A. praelongus ) takes over. There are also several other species around the country with more restricted ranges. Common death adders inhabit open woodland, scrub and heathland areas. Diet: Small mammals and birds are the primary diet, the snake lying in wait often for many days until a meal passes. This ambush hunting makes the death adder more of a threat to humans. Most other snakes will move away from the first sign of danger whereas death adders tend to sit tight and rely on their camouflage. A stray foot in the wrong place can lead to an extremely rapid strike (probably the fastest of all Australian snakes) and a serious bite. However, death adders really are reluctant to bite unless the threat is very close to them. The name death adder was probably originally 'deaf' adder referring to the inability of this and all other snakes to hear airborne sounds.

70. National Geographic Channel Craig and Jackie AdamsMaher of the Australian Reptile Park head out in searchof one of Australia's deadliest snakes - the death adder - whose venom is http://www.ngcasia.com/SeriesSchedule_print.cgi?Seriesid=309

71. Death Adder Translate this page The death adder belongs to a group of elapid snakes that are foundall over Australia. The death adder is not found in Tasmania. http://www.soleil.com/english/walkabout/animals/p10deathadder.html

English Death Adder The death adder is small, less than 2-3 feet in length. The death adder's dangerous relatives are the cobras, the African mamba, and the coral snake of America. These snakes have hollow fangs at the front of the upper jaws that connect to a gland that produces the venom. When the snake bites, the muscles contract the gland and send the venom into the fangs. However, these snakes are shy and will generally leave people alone. Serpent de la Mort The death adder is mainly a terrestrial snake. It is nocturnal and lives in burrows and rock crevices that protect it from the sun. The death adder belongs to a group of elapid snakes that are found all over Australia. The death adder is not found in Tasmania. Return to Activity

72. Docent Webpage Another problem for cool snakes is producing young European adder (Vipera berus)females give birth to live young in about 2 months but don't feed while they http://www.szgdocent.org/cc/c-where.htm

WHERE ARE SNAKES FOUND? and snake adaptations to various habitats Snakes are found almost everywhere! Mountains, deserts, in the sea, rivers, lakes, even in the Arctic. Snakes have developed marvellous adaptations to a wide variety of habitats. Are there places where there are no snakes? No venomous snakes: New Zealand. Absolutely no snakes: Ireland, Antarctica The most number of venomous snakes: Australia is the only place in the world where venomous species outnumber non-venomous ones, and where the most toxic snakes are found! 60% of Australian snake species are elapids and 25% of the world's elapids are found in Australia! Semi-aquatic and aquatic snakes are found where the water is warm. Most snakes can swim, moving by undulating. But fully aquatic snakes have additional adaptations: paddle-like tails, flattened bodies; sand-papery skin to grasp slippery fish; valved nostrils and rostral groove (through which the tongue passes). All still breathe through lungs but can remain underwater for a long time. The lung, which may extend the length of the body, help it to float. Marine snakes (right) excrete excess salt through a gland in their mouth.

73. BBC - Nature Wildfacts - Adder, Common Viper adder, common viper Vipera berus adders are snout. The redbrown eyeshave vertical pupils - a feature of all venomous snakes. Males http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/279.shtml

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH THURSDAY 3rd April 2003 Text only BBC Homepage Nature Wildfacts ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Adder, common viper Vipera berus Adders are the most northerly distributed snake - they are the only species found inside the Arctic circle. They are also Britain's only venomous reptile. Subspecies There are four subspecies. Vipera berus berus has the greatest range and is the subspecies found in Britain. Statistics Length: 50-65cm. Females are larger than the males. Physical Description Adders are relatively short and robust with large heads and a rounded snout. The red-brown eyes have vertical elliptical, rather then round, pupils - a feature of all venomous snakes. Males are usually a grey or buff colour with vivid black markings, although they can also vary from silver to yellow or green in colour. Females are brown with dark red-brown markings that are less prominent than in the males. Both sexes have a zigzag pattern running along the back with a / or X-shaped marking at the rear of the head, although this zigzag pattern may be replaced by a straight brown stripe with dark spots on either side. Adders have black undersides. Melanistic (black) individuals sometimes occur in mountainous regions. Distribution Adders are widespread throughout mainland Britain, but are absent from Ireland. They occur throughout Europe, with the exception of the Mediterranean islands, and across Russia and Asia through to N. China. They are one of the most widespread species of snake.

74. SNAKES of harmless North American snakes. They are called this because of their upturnedsnouts used for digging.They are also called the puff adder, the hissing adder http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/horriblebunch/snakes.htm

75. Mooney Goes Wild The adder is unusual among snakes in that it produces live young. It does thisbecause the adder's can live in much colder areas than other snakes. http://www.rte.ie/radio/mooneygoeswild/archive/20021703.html

Sunday, March 17th 2002 Click here to listen to this programme Introduction : All about Snakes Amphibians Reptiles Snakes Slow Worms Snakes and other reptiles St. Patrick is supposed to have driven the snakes out of Ireland. This is an Irish version of the story that St. aul drove the poisonous snakes out of Malta. Of course these are just stories; there were no snakes in Ireland or in Malta in the first place. As the ice melted 10,000 years ago, snakes, like other creatures, began to move northwards into Britain and from there into Ireland. With the rising temperatures and the retreat of the polar icecap, the level to the sea began to rise. Ireland was cut off from Scotland too early for the snakes to have got here. It is likely that the Adder would have prospered in Ireland, had it managed the journey here. The Adder is unusual among snakes in that it produces live young. It does this because the Adder's can live in much colder areas than other snakes. It is the only snake found within the Arctic Circle. Keeping the baby snakes in its body rather than depositing them as eggs provides protection for them against cold. Origins of snakes Amphibians Snakes are reptiles. Reptiles evolved from amphibians which in turn evolved from fish. Amphibians, such as frogs, are water dependent creatures. Their skin is not watertight and so they can't retain water within their bodies for long periods when they are on dry land. Their eggs likewise have no protection against water loss and if laid on land would soon dry out. The eggs must therefore be laid in the water. This means that fertilisation is achieved outside the body. The eggs hatch out in water as tadpoles.

76. PERIODICAL INDEX - ELAPIDAE AND VIPERIDAE SNAKES Raymond Hoser. Death adder, Acanthophis antarcticus, snakes of theOlympic City Sydney, Part III, IR, 67, Raymond Hoser. Eastern Massauga http://www.nafcon.dircon.co.uk/index_mag_venomous.html

Last updated 21 December 2002 Periodical Index - Snakes of the Elapidae and Viperidae families A guide to Elapidae and Viperidae snake articles appearing in herpetogical periodicals over the past few years Key IR = International Reptilian European magazine, published in UK It may alternatively be known as the Reptilian , but we have kept the IR abbreviation to distinguish it from Reptilia and Reptiles R = Reptilia European magazine, published in Spain PR = Pet Reptile European magazine, published in UK. Slightly more "entry level" but contains some good articles RH = Reptile Hobbyist US magazine published by TFH Now sadly defunct, although back copies may be available at herp exhibitions, etc V = Vivarium Magazine associated with Advanced Herpetological Library and Philippe de Vosjoli Species Magazine Issue Author Australian Broad-Headed Snake, Hoplocephalus bungaroides IR Raymond Hoser Banded Rock Rattlesnake, Crotalus lepidus klauberi Collecting the ~ in the Mountains of Southern New Mexico. Purpose: Captive Breeding V Gary Swinford Bandy Bandy

77. Snakes In The Bible verses mentioning snakes. Genesis 49 1617. Dan shall judge his people, as one ofthe tribes of Israel. Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path http://www.herper.com/human/script/verse7.html

Snakes in the Bible Snakes in the Bible Miscellaneous There are a variety of miscellaneous verses mentioning snakes. Genesis 49: 16-17 Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel. Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward. Jeremiah 8: 16-17 The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for they are come, and have devoured the land, and all that is in it; the city, and those that dwell therein. For, behold, I will send serpents, cockatrices, among you, which will not be charmed, and they shall bite you, saith the Lord. The word used here for cockatrices is tsepha or tsiphoniy Job 26: 13 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent. Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand? The "crooked serpent" is an constellation. Proverbs 23: 29-32 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?

78. National Poisons Information Service - Providing Services To The Health Service Animals. snakes. There are three snakes native to the UK, the grass snake,the smooth snake, and the adder of these only the adder is venomous. http://www.medtox.org/info/show.asp?P=7

79. Monster Island On the way out another Sixheaded adder Fireball 13/71 - 5 Then realizing thatthere are no more snakes around he enters the Den once more finding a Bronze http://shardweb.homepage.dk/Monster_Island/Our_raids/Koma_Dens/Koma_Dens_cleared

MONSTER ISLAND KOMA DEN You have to do a LV to raid the Den which takes 16 AP's. Kill all the snakes and you will get to loot the Koma Den treasure trove and if you can kill the Boa you will get to meet Yasmin. These dens are filled with the minions of one of the Fallen Ones, the one named Yasmin El Boa. There are lots and lots of these, enough for everyone. It seems that once you have killed them all and met up with the ugly hag herself she will replenish the snakes in the den. We shall continue to raid her strongholds and try to try and get into a fight with her, but as soon as she see us for who we really are, the Chosen of Fuvah, she cast a hasty spell and teleport us out of her den. We shall lay waste to this den of abomination and we shall destroy Yasmin if it is at all possible. There are only 1st generation snakes in this Den, except for the Boa which is most like a special minion created to guard her while she make her vile experiments at the bottom of the Den, or more likely in another place entirely as I believe you pass into another dimension or another place as you enter her cave. This would also explain why she can be found in every Koma Den. Koma Dens which have been cleared out Vlad Zin Shadowson (01/07/99) My first raid that turn cleared the Den.

80. Common Snakes The Hognosed Snake or Puff adder, the Blue and the Black Racers, the King Snake,and the Milk Snake or Spotted adder, are large egg-laying snakes which are http://newton.dep.anl.gov/natbltn/200-299/nb270.htm

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