Brindle too - description where dwells, features

Brindle already has some distinctive features associated with protection from predators. In the reptile, glands with a special secret are present on the back of the neck, which allow us to defend oneself from attack. When a predator goes on the attack, the snake specifically lowers its head so that the enemy bites just for these glands. The secret falls into the mouth of the animal, forcing him to let go of the grass. Such a unique feature makes the individuals of the group under discussion the most daring of its kind. But let's talk about everything in more detail.

Description

1. Gender signs are distinctive, that is, females are distinguished by their overall characteristics. Individual male sex slightly less. There are snakes that grow to a length of 3.5 meters. They are slender in body format, elongated and not too thick. The head is average, protected by paired shields on both sides.
2. Pupils are round, but can be oval or in the form of crevices.The tail is not too long, it is 3-5 times lower than that of the hull. The format of the tail is different, starting steep, ending sharp or rounded. The body is covered with scales that can stand out or smooth out, it all depends on the individual.
3. The upper body does not have a color that is characteristic of absolutely all snakes. Usually pigmentation varies between greenish and brownish tones. Snakes can be olive, emerald, gray with an ash tint, as well as dark gray and brown-red. There are reddish individuals and pure black. The final coloring can be variegated or monotonous with or without stains.
4. The abdominal section is pigmented with white, rather dirty than pure and uniform. In this area, specks or oblong stripes can be seen, positioning in the middle and reaching right up to the tail. The number of teeth is ambiguous, there is also no uniform size and format. Mostly teeth are small, sharp.
5. Due to the fact that this species is investigated quite carefully, the experts managed to establish that there are compacted and large teeth from several sides.Also, when the snake swallows food, these same teeth are bent, that is, they are mobile against the background of the rest of the fixed row.
6. Teeth grow from the middle of the jaw to its depth. Closer to the throat are the largest specimens. In some individuals, they are located separately from the rest. The tongue is forked, as is the case with all reptiles of this kind.

Danger to humans

1. Snakes in all their diversity do not cause damage to humans. They have no features to attack, mostly snakes try to avoid people or to defend themselves when they approach. Often, individuals do not even know how to bite, just grab and immediately released.
2. When an individual of the species under discussion sees an approaching threat, it tries to escape out of sight. If such a maneuver failed to make, the reptile behaves quietly and does not move. It can sizzle, jump in a lunge and make a stand, but this is all spontaneous.
3. If a person tries to come closer, the snake will still bite, but it will do it weakly, without much damage. In the worst case, barely noticeable scratches will remain.Again, this genus of snakes is relatively calm, will not attack without warning in the form of hissing.
4. The main means of protection is liquid ejected from the cloaca, which smells very unpleasant. If a person succeeds in catching a snake, he will eventually stop resisting, completely relax and open his mouth. The tongue will fall out, and the snake itself will look like a rope.

Habitats

1. It is worth noting the surprising fact that the individuals in question are distributed practically throughout Europe and up to the Arctic Circle. Such snakes live in different parts of Africa, except the most arid regions and deserts. Also, snakes are not uncommon in Central and North America. Snakes are also found in Cuba.
2. Reptiles are common in Asia, Australia, South America and various islands. Where such individuals do not occur, they are replaced by a very close genus of cross-eyed snakes. As for the Russian Federation, such snakes mainly inhabit the entire European part.
3. In general, individuals live in places where there is water and sufficient moisture. Also much depends on the kind of reptiles. Snakes can be found in the mountains, steppes, floodplains of rivers, close to the sea, ponds, lakes in swamps and similar wet places.
4. There are quite a few snakes who live in arid and sandy places where moisture and water are practically absent. Often, individuals prefer to be active in the daytime. In the afternoon they bask in the sun, in the morning and in the evening they go hunting.
5. It is worth noting that such snakes are excellent climbing trees. They can move among the branches without any problems. Snakes spend a lot of time in water. They love to swim and dive. With all this, the snake can be in the water for a long time and sometimes hunt in such an environment.
6. Often, reptiles swim along the coast without getting out onto dry land. However, it is not uncommon for such snakes to be noticed several kilometers from the coast in lakes and seas. During swimming individuals raise their heads above the water. Such snakes swim well under water and can spend a long time at the bottom.
7. Some species of snakes belong to the type of burrowing reptiles. Most often, these snakes live in the forest floor. In case of danger, they hide under stones. Individuals living in arid regions most often burrow into sand and loose soil, scooping it up on themselves. At night, most of the snakes prefer to hide in their homes.

Tiger snakes are not much different from ordinary ones.The individuals under consideration have a beautiful appearance and are widely distributed throughout the world. Lead an ordinary lifestyle. During the day they hunt, and at night they hide in burrows.

Video: brindle (Rhabdophis tigrinus)