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Sep 12, Bookings Online!

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:31:04 GMT

Make an online booking for Perry's Bridge Reptile Park

May 30, Discourage snakes

Sun, 30 May 2010 12:54:44 GMT

How to discourage snakes from entering your garden,or home. There are a few basic tips and recommendations that may reduce the risk. Read this to find out more....

May 18, Snake Anatomy

Tue, 18 May 2010 16:30:05 GMT

By understanding basic snake anatomy we can better appreciate the evolutionary adaptations that has ensured the survival of these amazing creatures.

Jan 13, Gaboon Adder

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:02:05 GMT

The Gaboon adder (Bitis gabonica) is undoubtedly one of the world's most beautiful snakes. It is also holds the record for the longest fangs and the highest venom yield of any of the world's

Oct 12, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:06:05 GMT

The Eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) is the largest of all the rattlesnake species. Find out more interesting facts about this species.

Sep 28, India

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:43:30 GMT

There is little wonder that India rates as the country with the highest snakebite incidents in the world.
With 89 genera representing some 265 species and 89 subspecies India

Sep 27, Snakes of Australia

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:11:19 GMT

Snakes of Australia include some 208 species (including sea snakes), and 64 subspecies.
Although Australia has more venomous snakes than non venomous snakes, only 12 species

Sep 27, Snakes of the world

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:10:17 GMT

A country by country listing of the snakes of the world sorted by family,sub-family,species and sub-species.

Sep 13, Haemotoxic Venom

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:30:07 GMT

What are the signs and symptoms of haemotoxic venom?. This type of venom is slow acting. Untreated bites result in fatal haemorrhaging.

Jul 2, Neurotoxic Venom

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:50:05 GMT

What are the signs and symptoms of Neurotoxic venom?. This is a fast acting venom that attacks the neurological system or central nervous sytem. Death usually occurs due to respiratory failure

Jul 2, Snake handling course

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:40:06 GMT

Perry's Bridge Reptile Park offers an extensive full-day snake handling course for those interested in learning more about these magnificent reptiles.

Jun 30, Cytotoxic Venom

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:06:32 GMT

What are the signs and symptoms of Cytotoxic venom?. This type of venom can be best described as being cell destroying attacking tissue and blood cells.

Jun 21, Competitions

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:52:17 GMT

Snakes-uncovered.com is running two competitions to showcase your artisitc flair.

Jun 16, Elapidae

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:07:58 GMT

The family Elapidaecontains all front fixed fanged snakes of the world. All members of this family are venomous. There are 62 genera within this family, divided into 3 subfamilies.

Jun 14, Viperidae

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:37:38 GMT

The family Viperidae contains all the vipers and Pitvipers of the world. All members of this family are venomous. There are 42 genera within this family divided into 4 subfamilies.

Jun 13, Classification of Snakes

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:10:43 GMT

The classification of snakes into separate families, subfamilies, and genus helps group snakes with similar characteristics together.

Jun 11, Puff Adder

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:35:56 GMT

The Puff adder (Bitis arietans) is Africa's most dangerous snake. It is also the most widespread venomous snake on the continent and is responsible for more human fatalities than any of Afr

Jun 4, Purchase Snake Gifts and Reptile Merchandise

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:43:21 GMT

purchase cool one of a kind snake gifts from Snakes-uncovered.com and Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and do you part to preserve our reptilian heritage

Jun 4, Snake vivarium

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:42:43 GMT

How to go about creating your very own snake snake vivarium.

Jun 3, Ball python

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:54:42 GMT

The Ball python or Royal python is the smallest of the african pythons. These snakes are one of the most popular species found in the pet trade.

Jun 2, Black Mamba bite

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:55:36 GMT

Surviving a Black Mamba bite. This is a personal account of a bite I received some years back.

Jun 2, Snakebite protocol

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:00:33 GMT

What is the correct snakebite protocol? The Do's and Do Not's when applying first aid treatment to a snakebite victim

Jun 1, New pet snake

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:59:52 GMT

The following tips and guidlines will assist you when purchasing your new pet snake.

Jun 1, What do snakes eat

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:59:05 GMT

What do snakes eat? All snakes are predators, and collectively, snakes will eat anything that they can overpower. However, there are several evolutionary characteristics in each species that will det

Jun 1, Venomous vs non venomous

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:54:45 GMT

Venomous vs non venomous? Deciding whether to get a venomous or non venomous snake as a pet is a question most beginners ask themselves. Be warned, there are consequences to your decision.

May 21, Snakebite

Thu, 21 May 2009 15:31:23 GMT

How to avoid a snakebite? Encountering snakes need not be a fearful experience. By simply applying a few basic principles you will greatly reduce the risk of snakebite and be able to replace a potent

May 20, Choosing a snake

Wed, 20 May 2009 17:12:53 GMT

Choosing a snake as a pet is never easy. Common sense should dictate which species is ideal for you. The choice should be based on your level of confidence and experience. Here are some guidelines

May 20, Reticulated Python

Wed, 20 May 2009 13:18:40 GMT

The Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) is regarded as the longest snake on earth.

May 19, Why a pet snake

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:18:41 GMT

Why a pet snake? There are many reasons why people want snakes. Unfortunately most of these reasons do not have the snakes best interest at heart.

May 19, Snakes and Humans

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:14:17 GMT

The conflict between snakes and humans has existed since the dawn of time. Yet a little knowledge and understanding can alter potentially tragic encounters to one of appreciation.

May 18, Snakes as Pets

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:52:29 GMT

Before deciding to keep snakes as pets, or any pet for that matter, it is important to understand not only the responsibility involved in keeping snakes, but also the individual needs of the species

May 17, Capture Statistics for Snakes

Sun, 17 May 2009 10:45:45 GMT

A database for Snake Capture Statistics and observation statistics to be collected and distributed

May 8, Basic snake research

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:19:31 GMT

A little knowledge can go a long way. Basic snake research for the species in your area can determine your course of action when encountering a snake.

May 7, Snake Skull

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:48:59 GMT

The snake skull is primarily characterised its mobility and reduced number of bones. All reptiles (with the exception of turtles) have diapsid skulls.

May 7, Snake Anatomy diagram

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:44:30 GMT

Detailed snake anatomy diagram.

May 7, Most Venomous Snakes

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:41:26 GMT

Discover what are the top 10 most venomous snakes in the world

May 7, Fear of snakes

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:39:09 GMT

Ophidiophobia, or the fear of snakes,is one the most common phobias.

May 7, Evolution of snakes

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:32:47 GMT

An understanding of the evolution of snakes is important in the classification of a species.

May 7, Largest snake

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:27:44 GMT

Tales of giant snakes have featured in folklore throughout the ages. Myths and legends abound concerning these large reptiles. But what is the worlds largest snake?

May 7, Snake Facts

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:25:45 GMT

Snake facts covers all interesting snake related questions and topics

May 7, Cottonmouth

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:13:40 GMT

The Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus), also referred to as the water moccasin is a semiaquatic pitviper found in the eastern United States. Although venomous, human fatalities have been

May 7, Green Anaconda

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:03:53 GMT

The Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is the world's heaviest snake. There are two subspecies of the Green Anaconda, Eunectes murinus gigas, and Eunectes murinus murinus.

May 7, Snake Species

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:02:22 GMT
Snake species described by habitat,habits,diet,venom, and physical attributes.

May 7, Black Mamba

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:00:13 GMT
Africa's Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is the world's second longest venomous snake. There is little doubt that this is the most feared snake in the world.

May 7, Fossil

Thu, 07 May 2009 09:33:57 GMT
The fossil of Titanoboa cerrejonensis have researchers beleiving that this is the largest snake that has ever slithered on the face of our planet.