The snow has long since melted, the cold has finally receded, which means that lovers of outdoor activities, summer residents and lovers of rural life begin to think about their own safety. Forest is not only a source of fresh air, beautiful species, mushrooms and berries. Its shady massif is home to a variety of creeping reptiles.
Snakes are cold-blooded reptiles. Their habitat is scattered across all continents, with the exception of Antarctica. The catalog, containing the name of snakes, has about three thousand species. In the Russian Federation, their numbers are limited. According to official figures, only ninety species live on our territory. Among them, there are individuals that pose a threat to human life, as well as those who are completely harmless. Types of snakes and their names are of interest to many people who want to protect themselves and loved ones.
Viper
This is perhaps the best-known animal to the Russians, falling into the category of "poisonous snakes." The names of this individual are different. Often they are affected by the habitat of the reptile. Common viper can be found in forests and forest-steppe zone. Favorite places of residence are swamps, clearings, mixed forests, as well as the area near the reservoirs. The most widespread in the European territory of the state, in Siberia, in the Far East.
It is small in comparison with other types of snakes. As a rule, it reaches a length of no more than seventy-five centimeters. But closer to the north, individuals grow up to one meter. The viper does not attack humans for no reason. When meeting with him, he usually tries to run away. Only in the event of a threat does she take a defensive position: hissing menacingly, making warning throws. For this reason, sudden movements should be avoided if a meeting with an adder occurs.
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By their nature, completely harmless creatures. Very often they die at the hands of a person who has not studied the names of snakes, their description and differences from each other. An ordinary one is very similar to a poisonous viper. People who confuse them among themselves, purposefully kill reptiles, wanting to protect themselves from a bite. The snakes are widespread throughout the European part of the state, with the exception of the polar regions. Very often found in the Far East, near Lake Baikal and in Siberia. The name of snakes often affects the naming of the area in which they live. So, in Ukraine there is the city of Uzhgorod and the river Uzh, named in honor of this animal.
Reach a length of ninety centimeters. They prefer to live near bodies of water in which flowing water. Unlike Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians are in no hurry to kill snakes. Residents tame them. These harmless creatures, in fact, very easily make contact. And it will not be difficult for a person to make friends with them. Cold-blooded snakes by nature are excellent mousetraps. They can even be used on the farm.
Copper or yellow snake
This reptile got its name due to its color. Contrary to popular belief, the common copperfish is not a poisonous snake. She lives throughout the state. Recently, man began to increasingly destroy the natural habitat of its habitat. This has led to the fact that the number of individuals of this species is rapidly declining. In addition, coppers, along with snakes, are destroyed by people themselves, mistakenly mistaking them for poisonous snakes.
The length of the reptiles is relatively short, only seventy centimeters. Common habitats: forests in the middle zone of the Russian Federation. Especially the coppers liked the edges of deciduous, coniferous or even mixed arrays. The most favorite habitat is considered to be tree felling, well warmed by the sun's rays. It is extremely rare that copperfish come across in open areas.
Gyurza
A direct relative of the viper. Belongs to her family, which means it is similarly poisonous. Compared to the viper, gyurza is a very large snake, with well-developed muscles. The length of an individual reaches one and a half meters. Lives in the southern territory of Siberia. Gyurza venom has many properties that allow doctors to appreciate and widely use it to create drugs. This snake itself is very brave. But despite this, he never attacks a person unless he himself provokes it. If the collision occurred unexpectedly, for example, they attacked a gyurza, it immediately attacks the offender, like the other snakes. Photos and names of other individuals of the family, such as the Armenian or nosed viper, can be found in any encyclopedia.
Muzzle
The name of the snakes in this category will be presented below. Three species are distinguished : common mollusk, Ussuri, and also stony. They are characterized by habitat. The common muzzle lives on a fairly wide area from the mouth of the Volga River and up to the shores of the Pacific Ocean. It reaches seventy centimeters in length, the color is dirty gray or brown with large dark spots along the ridge. The head is covered with shields, thanks to which the snakes got their name.
The venom of the animal includes hemotoxins, which provoke heavy bleeding and wide necrosis. In addition, it contains a certain percentage of neurotoxins that have a strong effect on the nervous system of the human body, as well as causing paralysis. Deaths after a bite of a muzzle were not officially recorded. However, this does not mean that the snake at a meeting can be easily provoked. The bite is extremely painful, as are its consequences.
Tiger already
The name of the snakes of this species was due to the characteristic color. It lives in the Far East. It has a bright green color with dark stripes across the body. In the front of the body, the spaces between them are colored red. In length reach a little more than a meter. They prefer to live in fairly damp places. They hunt frogs and fish.
The venomous teeth of the tiger snake are located in the depths of the jaw, that is, they are created for prey that has already entered the mouth. If for some reason the snake manages to bite a person, he will have a painful poisoning, very similar to the effects of viper venom. Bleeding is difficult to stop. After a bite, the victim should immediately contact a hematologist to prescribe him a course of special therapy.