Tag Archives: snakebite

30 Apr
Cape Cobra, Cobra, Dangerous Snakes, Durban, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Herpetology, herping, Kwa Zulu Natal, Limpopo, Lowveld, Mpumalanga, Naja, Photography, Reptiles, South Africa, Southern Africa, venom, Venomous, venomous, Western Cape, Zululand

Cobra vs Rinkhals: What’s the Difference?

Cobra vs Rinkhals: What’s the Difference? Cobra vs Rinkhals: What’s the Difference? When it comes to venomous snakes in Southern Africa, the cobra and the Rinkhals are often confused — and understandably so. Both can raise their forebodies and spread a hood in a threat display, and both are highly venomous. But despite their similarities, […]

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14 Mar
Africa, Black Mamba, Dangerous Snakes, Durban, Herpetology, herping, Kwa Zulu Natal, Photography, Reptiles, South Africa, Southern Africa, venomous

Snakes And Their Fang Structure.

SNAKES AND THEIR FANG STRUCTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA. The different species of venomous snakes have different fang structures, venom types and different delivery methods to inject their venom. The delivery methods and fang structures depend on various factors such as habits, prey and the environment where the snake lives. Essentially fangs are modified teeth and […]

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