Snakes are creatures that from ancient times were considered representatives of otherworldly strength, light or darkness. Despite the fact that people treat them differently, one cannot but admit that these reptiles are insanely beautiful. So, from this article you will learn which snakes are considered the most attractive in the world of reptiles.
Are snakes dangerous or not?
To be honest, snakes are predatory reptiles that attack other animals, while being prey for larger and fearless representatives of the fauna. In order to scare away unexpected guests, snakes are either masked, or, conversely, painted in bright colors, because the screaming skin scares almost all predators.
The most beautiful snakes can be both harmless and deadly. The tops of the beauty lists are occupied by those cold-blooded, which differ not only in a pleasant eye color, but also in sufficiently large sizes. Before looking for a meeting with a particular snake in order to take a closer look at the iridescent scales, it is important to study its habits and behavior, in order to be prepared for a cold reception.
Beautiful snakes of South America
The most beautiful snakes live in all corners of the world. They can be found on every continent, in any part of the globe, except Antarctica. Perhaps the largest number of these reptiles live in South America.
Among the inhabitants of this continent emerald stands out, it is a dog-headed boa. This reptile has a bright green color with white spots. For the most part, the world's most beautiful snake spends on trees, twisting into several rings and resting his head on them.
Neighbor boa constrictor - Brazilian rainbow python - has a bright color: on the main brown or orange scales there are other, multi-colored scales resembling a rainbow.
Beautiful snake of Central America
Living in Central America, the Honduran dairy snake is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful reptiles. This representative of aspids is attractive in bright colors in red and black stripes, which does not fit the description of "milk".
However, the most beautiful snakes on the planet got their names for a reason. The Honduran snake acquired such an epithet for being addicted to the milk of American cows that are kept on local farms.
The most beautiful snakes of North America
Rubber snakes, relatives of the deadly anacondas, do not reach the same size as the last. Their length, as a rule, is about sixty centimeters. These reptile representatives are known for their rubber-like hide. It is either gray or black.
Rubber aspids are the most beautiful snakes that are used to save people from herpetophobia, and these reptiles do their job very well: they can spend an entire hour on their hands without even trying to bite them. These snakes do not believe that the best defense is an attack, and in case of danger they secrete a liquid that smells bad and repels predators.
Another inhabitant of America - the royal aspid - has a majestic color, consisting of three shades: red, black stripes and thin yellow or white rings that separate them. This snake often becomes the object for creating photos. The most beautiful snakes are dangerous. So, the poison of a royal aspid can be fatal.
White Texas snake does not occur in the natural habitat of other snakes. This snow-white reptile with large light blue eyes was bred by American scientists.
The spotted collar snake is easily recognizable by the bright yellow rim that separates the head from the olive torso. It has a three-color color, its tail is red, and the middle of the body is yellow, while the colors change smoothly, not dividing into clear areas. In danger, this reptile raises its red tail and thereby scares opponents, but it rarely attacks large animals.
Beautiful snakes of Australia
The most beautiful and dangerous snakes live in Australia. For example, a black snake, which got its name for its dark color with a pink and pink belly, is not only able to stay under water for an hour, but also bites a person. The venom of a two-meter black echidna does not bring instant death, but the discomfort after its attack is provided.
A kind of black echidna - a tiger snake - occupies a similar range to it. It is known for its coloration similar to the color of tiger fur. In addition, it is very poisonous. It’s better not to meet her.
Beautiful snakes of Africa
The horned viper got its name deservedly. Above the eyes are small horns of scales that make this representative of reptiles unusual and attractive. The snake also has a light brown, almost cream color, so it is very difficult to see it against the background of African sands.
The reptiles, united by the name "mamba", are without a doubt the most beautiful snakes. They may have a different color. For example, a narrow-headed mamba, emerald green along the entire length of the body, can easily merge with the trees of the tropical forests of South Africa.
Another mamba, black, is the most dangerous snake on the planet. Its poison is deadly to humans. It is impossible to prepare for the attack of this inhabitant of Africa - she immediately attacks anyone who disturbed her peace. Hearing the name of this snake, people represent a long blue-black reptile, but this is not entirely true. It bears such a name not for the coloring of the body, which, however, is beige, but for the color of the mouth. Opening it, she exposes a dark throat and long fangs.
Beautiful snakes of Russia
The yellow bellied snake, or two-colored bonito, lives in the Far East. She hardly gets out on land and spends most of her life in sea water. The body color of the snake consists of two colors: yellow and black. They divide her body into two halves: upper and lower. In addition, a number of triangles are located on its tail, which helps to distinguish it from other reptiles with similar coloration.
The most beautiful snakes in the world with names given to them for external features or unusual behavior, live in Russia. The Amur snake, which reaches two meters in length, has a black color with yellow rings. It is rightfully considered the most beautiful reptile that can be found in our country. He eats, gracefully squeezing the body with rings and raising his head. In those moments when he is awake, he looks like a Chinese philosopher - this snake behaves so calmly and intently.
It is important to remember that the beauty of snakes is deceiving, and even the most harmless-looking reptile can be harmful if disturbed. Therefore, you should avoid meeting with them and admire the beautiful apse from the screens of TVs and computers. Meetings with these predators are harmless only for trained people.