Assalamualaikum J
In this entry I will introduce to you
another snake that different from Bloomslang. It is called the Carpet Viper or
Saw-Scaled Snakes.
Does this animal cause many human
death?
The West African carpet viper is the
most dangerous snake in Africa, responsible for more serious snakebites and
deaths than any other species, and it is a strong candidate for the title of
most dangerous snake in the world. Although not a large snake (300-500mm) its
venom is extremely toxic and it is common around human habitations, often
occurring in large numbers.
The snakes are aggressive and will not
show mercy when meeting their prey or someone that they feel will threat them. Sometimes,
this creature will bury themselves in the sand. As known as the carpet viper,
this deadly snake doesn’t think twice before it strikes as it uses it’s saw
like scales to make a hissing sound when it feels threaten. The larger males
can grow to almost 3 feet in length while their female counterpart’s venom is
twice as strong. Keep alert with hissing sound that they make it. This sound
will show you that they are warning you about their existing.
So, when you go to visit Africa, be
careful and don’t happily walk on the sand. You might don’t know that something
is waiting for you with unwanted greeting J
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