Tiger already - a description of where it lives, features

Tiger already has some distinctive features associated with protection from predators. The reptile has glands with a special secret on the back of its neck, which allow it to defend itself from attack. When the 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 jaws of the animal, forcing it to let go. Such a unique feature makes the individuals of the group under discussion the most daring of their kind. But let's talk about everything in more detail.

Description

1. Sexual characteristics are distinctive, that is, females stand out for their overall characteristics. Individuals of male gender are slightly less. There are snakes that grow up to 3.5 meters in length. They are slim in body format, elongated and not too thick. The head is average, is protected by paired shields on both sides.
2. The pupils are round, but can be oval or in the form of crevices. The tail is not too long, it is inferior to the performance in the hull by 3-5 times. The format of the tail is different, ranging from steep to sharp or round. The body is covered with scales that can stand out or smooth out, it all depends on the individual.
3. The upper torso does not have a color characteristic of absolutely all snakes. Pigmentation usually varies between greenish and brownish tones. The snakes can be olive, emerald, gray with an ash tint, as well as dark gray and brown-red. Reddish individuals and pure blacks are found. The final color can be colorful or plain with or without spots.
4. The abdominal section is pigmented in white, rather dirty than pure and plain. In this area, spots or oblong stripes can be seen, located in the middle and extending right up to the tail. The number of teeth is ambiguous, there is also no single size and format. Mostly teeth are small, sharp.
5. Due to the fact that this species is studied quite thoroughly, specialists were able to establish that there are compacted and large teeth on 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 motionless 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 language is bifurcated, as, however, is the case for all reptiles of this kind.

Danger to humans

1. Already in all their diversity do not cause damage to humans. They have no particular attack, mainly snakes try to avoid people or defend themselves as they approach. Often individuals do not even know how to bite, just grab and immediately release.
2. When an individual of the species under discussion sees an approaching threat, it tries to hide out of sight. If it was not possible to complete such a maneuver, the reptile behaves quietly and does not move. It can hiss, jump in a lunge and do a stance, but it's all flimsy.
3. If a person tries to get closer, the snake will still bite, but will do it weakly, without much damage. In the worst case, barely noticeable scratches will remain. We repeat, this kind of snake is relatively calm, it will not attack without warning in the form of hissing.
4. The main means of protection is liquid thrown from the cloaca, which smells very unpleasant. If a person managed to catch the snake, he, ultimately, will stop resisting, completely relax and open his mouth. The tongue will fall out, and the snake itself will look like a rope.

Habitat

1. It is worth noting the amazing fact that the considered individuals are distributed practically throughout Europe and up to the Arctic Circle. Such snakes live in different parts of Africa, except for the driest 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 predominantly populate the entire European part.
3. In general, individuals live in places where there is water and sufficient humidity. Also, much depends on the type of reptiles. Snakes can be found in the mountains, steppes, floodplains, near the sea, ponds, lakes in swamps and similar wet places.
4. There are quite a few snakes that 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 go hunting.
5. It is worth noting that such snakes perfectly climb trees. They can move among branches without any problems. They spend a lot of time in water. They love to swim and dive. With all this, snakes can be in water for a long time and sometimes hunt in such an environment.
6. Often reptiles swim along the coast without crawling out to land. However, there are frequent cases when such snakes were noticed several kilometers from the coast in lakes and seas. During swimming, individuals raise their heads above the water. Such snakes swim perfectly 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, such snakes live in forest litter. In case of danger, they hide under the stones. Individuals living in arid regions most often bury themselves in sand and loose soil, raking it on themselves. At night, most of the snakes prefer to hide in their homes.

Tiger snakes are not much different from ordinary ones. The considered individuals have a beautiful appearance and are widespread throughout the world. They lead an ordinary lifestyle. During the day they hunt, and at night they hide in holes.

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