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In nature, there are many species of snakes. Among this diversity there is a special snake, which has the name Volkozub. They belong to the family of vipers. This name was given to the snake due to the amazing placement of the front teeth. They are slightly enlarged. Such snakes, despite the awesome look, are not poisonous.
Habitats
It can often be found in forest areas, gardens, parks, as well as near human habitation. It can live at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level. The snake crawls very easily on a vertical surface.
The snake has a small body, not more than one meter in length. But in most cases the creeping animal was not less than one meter long. Volkozubs are common in Australia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Laos, India, and so on. Due to the low number of wolzubeb listed in the Red Book of the USSR and Turkmenistan.
Appearance
Depending on the terrain, the color of the snake may vary. You can even be seen among this species and albinos, or snakes of a color that is not inherent in the wolfjack. Snake muzzle is a bit like a duck's beak from a cartoon. Such a slightly flattened form allows you to successfully dig sand or soft soil. The tail is not long, with a sharp tip.
If the snake has chosen a place near human housing, then even a nearby walking tractor will not scare it, it can fight for its territory - it can bite. Snake bites are not fatal, but they can cause pain. She only bites when she feels in danger.Outwardly, it can be easily confused with a kite, a snake whose bite is very poisonous.
Snake habits
Volkozuby - very mobile snakes. If disturbed, she might make a sound similar to the movement of rattlesnakes. With the onset of darkness and at dawn, they are most mobile. As a rule, she hides for a day under cover. With the onset of cold weather, the snake hibernates.
Nutrition
They prey on small lizards (geckos, skinks), and also feed on frogs, eat small fish (gobies), and mice. If you catch it, then over time with proper care, it becomes manual.
Home maintenance
When keeping a volkozub at home, it is important to ensure that there are no holes in the terrarium, as the snake can crawl away. They can hide where there is moisture. It is necessary to feed the snake once a week and clean it up in the terrarium with the same frequency. At the bottom it is necessary to put a soft litter and provide the necessary lighting.
Breeding
Mating snakes falls in the spring, about a month in May. Volzozuby lay eggs in order to reproduce offspring. This happens around June - July.As a rule, in one clutch there are no more than 11 eggs, they are small in size - no more than 2-3 centimeters in length and 1 centimeter in diameter. With the eggs after 1.5 months, a small snake 15 centimeters long appears.
Snake Attack Precautions
If the volkozub took a threatening pose, you must take precautions:
- Do not turn their backs to her.
- No need to run, because in a hurry you can not see and step on another snake.
- You should not put your hands in front, especially waving a stick in front of the volzube, it provokes it to attack.
- It is necessary to move slowly back steps.
- In the dark in warm weather, you must use a flashlight.
- If she crawls away, it is unnecessary to pursue her.
- Treat the wound with an antiseptic to prevent infection, but in no case the brilliant green, as this will complicate the inspection of the bite.
- The victim can take 2-3 pills against allergies.
- If the bite fell on the hand, then it is necessary to remove all the jewelry, since it can swell during an allergic reaction.
- It is necessary to provide a person with abundant drinking (water, strong tea, broth).
The main complications after a bite can be a strong fear, infection or an allergic reaction in those people who are prone to allergies.
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