15 Most Beautiful Snakes In The World

snakes are thought to have evolved from lizards as early as the middle jurassic era 174.1 million to 163.5 million years ago since then snakes have become one of the most prolific and ambiguous symbols of humankind with its vast history in art mythology and religious iconography it's found its way into every culture fascination with the snake has been around since the dawn of time and continues to mystify captivate and intrigue today there are more than 3 000 species of snakes and they're found everywhere except in antarctica iceland ireland greenland and new zealand about 600 species are venomous and only about 207 percent are able to kill or significantly wound a human so with that here are the 15 most beautiful snakes in the world he's got a red black and yellow pattern to mimic a coral snake now if you look at his head however don't forget to smash the like button subscribe to the supreme and click the notification bell for more lit content let's get rolling number 15 vine snake from southeast asia to indochina neighboring countries and islands you can find the asian vine snakes slithering in swamps lowland jungles and tropical forests these snakes have beautiful light green colors with black and white checkerboard patterns that are exposed when they get scared and puff up vine snakes primarily eat lizards they will also consume small birds and mammals in the wild it's widely believed that this snake goes for the eyes of the attackers striking them and blinding them this however has been proven to be a myth and no one has gone blind from an asian green vine snake attack they're said to be mildly venomous but harmless to humans adults can grow up to six feet in length and did you know the asian vine snake can also be a great pet and with proper care can live up to 10 years in captivity now let's get ready for today's open discussion while we're here take a close look at this beautiful snake it appears to be a green tree python although color and patterns can vary even in singular species imagine coming across this one in the wild would you be afraid could you remain calm the vibrant turquoise combined with the stark white pattern are most likely used to blend in with their environment but what about those red eyes scary right based on the posture of the snake in this image probably best to assume it could be dangerous no matter how mesmerizing it appears it could be in strike mode and let's not forget unless you're a certain of the species type it could be venomous and if not would you still risk handling this sexy serpent something about those intense scarlet eyes staring back at you just be very very careful either way let us know your thoughts in the comments below and join in on the conversation by using the hashtag open discussion number 14 green tree python take a look at this beauty the green tree python these snakes have very distinct color patterns the adult can be any of a variety of shades of green but most often these snakes are distinguished by the broken vertebral stripe of white or yellow that runs down their back also there may be spots of blue white and yellow scattered over the body this color pattern is a helpful tool as they tend to blend in well with trees and bushes in which they inhabit growing up to seven feet in length these pythons have a very interesting method of luring their food to them they sit very still on a branch and dangle their tail when the prey curious about the wiggling tail gets close enough they strike they can also actively hunt their prey they're most often found in tropical rainforest monsoon forests forest margins and secondary growth or thickets of bamboo they live at elevation from sea level to 6 000 feet and here's an interesting fact green tree pythons may have more than 100 teeth number 13 northern scarlet snake the northern scarlet snake is a small to medium-sized multi-colored snake with a pointed head the back has wide orange or red and complete bands bordered by narrow black bands over a white or yellow ground color scarlet snakes are found through coastal plain and piedmont regions of the southeastern united states from the pine barrens of new jersey west to oklahoma and throughout florida scarlet snakes are fairly small up to 20 inches long and spend most of their lives underground and are most frequently encountered hiding beneath logs rocks leaf litter or debris such as boards tin or trash scarlet snakes feed primarily on eggs of other reptiles and have enlarged teeth that they use to open eggs that are too large to swallow whole they also occasionally consume small lizards snakes and even frogs like the other harmless tri-colored snakes in the united states the pattern of the scarlet snake mimics other venomous coral snakes presumably discouraging predators the rhyme red touch black venom lack red touch yellow killer fellow can be used to distinguish these species number 12 topaz toonami woma python first described in 1882 by zoologist and naturalist william john mcclay as aspedites ramzai meaning shield bearer in relation to the large scales of its head the topaz tsunami walma pythons are found in the arid regions of central australia and in the southwest of western australia womas are primarily nocturnal these snakes prefer to spend their days out of sight and away from the scorching rays of the sun and hunting predators hiding beneath grassy mounds loose sandy substrate and surface debris or within the dark recesses of their own burrows relatively small as far as pythons are concerned the woman averages less than six feet in length they eat small mammals such as rabbits as well as lizards and other reptiles considered to be more active than many pythons as well as being a very docile and easy to handle snake the woma is highly sought after in the reptile and exotic pet trade it's one of the hardiest python species in captivity often enthusiastically accepting prey and other items one made headlines in may of 2015 for requiring surgery to remove the feeding tongs it had swallowed as well as its meal number 11. pied-bellied shield tail snake the slender sleek smooth-scaled pie-bellied shield tail snake is a non-venomous and rare snake with a maximum length of up to 22 inches commonly known as badom's black shield tail or black earth snake it's black in color with a black and white pattern on its belly it has an extremely iridescent and glossy body shield tails are nocturnal and live at higher elevations in loose soil among plant roots under decaying vegetation and in agricultural beds their diet is principally made up of earthworms however some species also consume arthropods shield tails are completely inoffensive and never bite they're named for their unique tails which are heavily killed with shields or multiple spines in most species the pied-bellied shield tail can only be found in india but they do make great pets for an exotic snake that is still relatively uncommon in american collections captive hatched specimens can be found for less than 300 it's an active snake that takes well to being handled typically has a ferocious appetite and breeds readily under captive conditions number 10 eyelash viper the eyelash viper known for its beautiful eyelashes is also well known for its aggression and lightning fast strikes also known as the horned palm viper or bokoraka the viper gets its name due to its unique set of scales over its eyes that resemble eyelashes very less is known about the purpose of this feature mostly found in central and south america this snake can be highly aggressive and fatal when their survival is under threat an eyelash pit viper bite contains a dose of hemotoxic venom capable of killing adult human beings and large mammals their bright colors help keep them camouflaged in bushes berries and fruits so watch out these snakes are ambush predators it's a nocturnal creature and hunts mostly at night as soon as the prey is in striking range it unleashes a lightning-fast attack on the prey and injects lethal venom once hit it patiently waits for its victim to succumb against the effects of the poison and then swallows it in one piece usually small mammals lizards and small birds hummingbirds often fall prey to this animal they hover around plants and brightly colored flowers for nectar unaware of the camouflaged eyelash viper waiting for its next meal number nine eastern corn snake the eastern corn snake is a narrow bodied snake usually orange and yellow with large red splotches on its back a white and black checkered belly and the underside of the tail generally has two dark stripes and the ubiquitous spear-shaped pattern on its head and neck this can grow anywhere between two to four feet in length although one eastern corn snake broke the record at six feet long pretty crazy right they lived throughout florida and southeastern united states from southern new jersey to louisiana in wooded groves rocky hills meadows barns and abandoned houses some sources cite the origin of the common name corn snake as arising from the similarity of the bell markings to the checkered pattern of kernels on indian corn other sources referred to the snake's association with corn cribs structures built by farmers to store harvested ears of corn where they would prey on rodent species scavenging the crab although not dangerous to humans they are constrictors so you wouldn't want these beauties wrapped around your neck number eight scaleless corn snake scaleless corn snakes are homozygous for a recessive mutation of the gene responsible for scale development while not completely scaleless some corn snakes have fewer scales than others however all of them possess ventral belly scales the first scaleless corn snakes originated from the cross of another north american rat snake species to a corn snake and they are therefore a technically hybrids the corn snake is a north american species of rat snake that subdues its small prey by constriction though superficially resembling the venomous copperhead and often killed as a result of this mistaken identity corn snakes lack functional venom and are harmless and beneficial to humans by helping to control populations of wild rodent pests that damage crops and spread disease their docile nature reluctance to bite moderate adult size attractive pattern and comparatively simple care make them commonly kept as pets number 7. formosa odd-scaled snake the common name for mosin odd-scaled snake or taiwan burrowing snake is a non-venomous snake that's found in taiwan and in the southern ryukyo islands of japan it's a small snake growing to a total length of about 35 inches an iridescent snake it has iridophories present on its scales these are diaphres give the illusion that a snake is shimmering they're small crystal-like elements on their scales that create a radiant sheen causing their natural color to shimmer and shine in the light their head is small oval and without a distinct neck body is slender and the tail is moderately short it's a nocturnal terrestrial snake that probably preys on earthworms slugs and frogs it's non-venomous and non-aggressive and can be found in human force where they live in dark wet micro habitats such as the forest floor rotten wood and leaf litter if you choose to go looking for these slithering beauties they've been collected on roads at night and in limestone caves in the daytime in low grass along a path in the evening and on forest floors at night number six banded sea crate this snake known as the banded sea crate lives in the shallow tropical waters of coral reefs and mangrove swamps in the eastern indian and western pacific oceans they prey on eels which they can find when they slide through a reef's crevices female sea snakes tend to go for bigger eels in deeper waters because female sea snakes are bigger than their male counterparts males are more likely to attack smaller prey in shallow waters the banded sea crate's venom is very poisonous it's 10 times more toxic than a rattlesnake's venom when they hunt they paralyze their prey with their venom and then swallow prey whole but this particular kind of sea snake is so shy that human bites are rare since it only attacks in self-defense it's the only kind of sea snake that's amphibious and it can spend up to 10 days on land where it may digest its food mate or lay eggs and after devouring an eel the bandit sea crate's next stop may be a comfortable spot to digest on land so look out for rattlesnakes and sea crates you don't want to bump into either of these dangerous beauties number 5. brazilian rainbow boa the brazilian rainbow boa is a gorgeous snake species with a stunning appearance known for its vibrant colors and iridescent shimmer this snake is in high demand in the reptile trade there's a reason why these snakes are called rainbow boas their bodies are noticeably more vibrant than some other species out there rainbow boas are covered in smooth scales that are capable of reflecting green blue and purple light when sunlight falls on it this phenomenon is called structural coloration and it's caused by the purines in the cells of their skin the distinct pattern is covered in bright orange and outlined with black as you might have guessed from their name these snakes are usually found in brazil however several subspecies are distributed throughout south america central america and even southern north america the average brazilian rainbow boa size is around five to six feet in length when fully grown similar to other members of the boa family brazilian rainbow boas are not venomous they kill their prey using the powerful muscles in their body by constricting them though they're non-venomous the brazilian rainbow boas tend to bite when threatened and their bite can be excruciating number four leucistic texas rat snake leucism is a term used to describe a wide variety of conditions which result in the partial loss of pigmentation in an animal which causes white pale or patchy coloration of the skin hair feathers scales or cuticles but not the eyes the lucistic texas rat snake is a subspecies of rat snake a non-venomous snake found in the united states primarily within the state of texas but its range extends into louisiana arkansas and oklahoma the texas rat snake has a voracious appetite consuming large numbers of rodents and birds and sometimes lizards soft-bodied insects and frogs which they subdue with constriction these snakes are generalists found in a wide range of habitats from swamps to forests to grasslands even in urban areas they're agile climbers able to reach birds nests with relative ease often they are found around farmland and sometimes consume fledgling chickens and eggs which leads to them being erroneously called the chicken snake wild caught specimens generally eventually become docile in captivity if this is the pet for you number 3 emerald tree boa the emerald tree boa was discovered in 1758 by carlos linnius who named the strikingly beautiful tree boa corrales caninus the genus name corrales resulted from the coral-like color and pattern of the boa caninus came about due to the boa's head and angled snout which lineas found reminiscent of a dog emerald tree boas as their name suggests are a tree dwelling species spending most of their time high up in the foliage they prefer to be solitary they're found in lowland tropical rainforests in the amazonian and gwynnian regions of south america up to six feet long emerald tree boas are nocturnal ambush hunters they lie in weight on a branch above the ground waiting to strike at any unsuspecting small rodents that walk beneath them these slithering beauties are known as live-bearing snakes this means that they don't lay eggs like many other snake species but retain the babies internally and then give birth unlike mammals there's no placental connection to the mother each juvenile is contained inside its own gelatinous sac number two sri lankan pit viper the green pit viper is endemic to sri lanka meaning you can only find them here the neck is distinct from the flattened triangular head the eyes are midsized and the snout is short rounded and broad the sri lankan pit viper camouflages well with the forest it lives in typically it's a green snake with a black pattern and a black line along the side of its head the males tend to have a blue coloration while the females are predominantly green and can grow to a maximum total length of 24 to 30 inches it is arboreal and nocturnal occasionally descending to the ground in search of food such as lizards frogs small mammals and birds this sluggish pit viper is usually encountered on low shrubs during morning hours but it mostly occupies grasslands and rainforests in mornings it's seen to stay on top of trees to obtain sun rays to heat its body it uses its tail to hold on to a tree branch this is not a particularly defensive species but if agitated it will vibrate its tail tip form a sinuous loop with the forebody and lash and attempt to bite seldom with a hissing sound number one red milk snake brightly colored and strikingly patterned red milk snakes are non-venomous snakes with a wide range throughout north and south america these beauties are often confused with dangerous copperheads or coral snakes however milk snakes pose no threat to humans in fact they're popular pets easily bred in captivity and range from 14 to 69 inches long as extremely efficient constrictors milk snakes are carnivores that eat a wide variety of prey including mammals and birds common prey includes mice rats bows and other rodents found in agricultural areas as well as lizards snakes and snake eggs and bird eggs sometimes they even eat their look-alikes the dangerous coral snakes milk snakes belong to the genus lampropeltus in greek this means shiny shields and get their name from a folktale that describes a snake sneaking into a barn and drinking the milk from nursing cows this tale has no bearing in reality and is scientifically impossible because snakes do not have lips and could not hold that much milk so there you have it well that was 15 of the most beautiful snakes in the world thanks for watching [Applause] [Music] you

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Length: 19min 31sec (1171 seconds)

Published: Fri Aug 28 2020