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The Mussurana Snake by critterscience

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The Mussurana Snake

The mussurana, aka musurana, is the common name of a group of snake hunting serpents. There are 7 known species of these snakes. They are endemic to Central America and South America and some surrounding islands. Even though these snakes face the threat of habitat destruction, they are abundant but have a decreasing population throughout all their species. They are currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

First the Stats...

Scientific name: Clelia
Weight: Up to 6.3 lbs.
Length: Up to 8.2 feet
Lifespan: Up to 12 years

Now on to the Facts!

1.) Mussuranas engage in ophiophagy (snake eating).

2.) These snakes prey on mice, rats, and lizards and use venom to kill these creatures. They also prey on a variety of snakes, including venomous pit vipers and utilize constriction to kill these animals.

3.) They also go by the names zopilota and cribo.

4.) The mussurana has between 10 - 15 teeth on their upper jaw, followed by 2 enlarged rear fangs, in the back of the jaw. These rear teeth are hollow and used to deliver venom.

5.) These 2 larger back teeth are also used to help push prey into their stomach.

But wait, there's more on the mussurana!

6.) Due to the fact that they utilize both venom and constriction they are called pseudoboas.

7.) Even though they are venomous and lethal to rodents, their venom poses no threat to humans or larger animals, if bitten. They are reluctant to bite, when being handled, anyway.
Did you know...?
Mussuranas

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Expansion and Contraction (Contraction) by Craig Walkowicz

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Expansion and Contraction (Contraction)

Expansion and Contraction (Contraction)

This is the second part of a diptych. The first part can be seen here:
www.flickr.com/photos/craigwalkowicz/51990140217/in/datep...

watercolor, ink, pencil, on paper
9in.x6in
2022

African Sand Boa by JamesDavidson1991

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African Sand Boa

Undertrial Welfare Association - Digant Sharma by undertrialwelfareassociation

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Undertrial Welfare Association - Digant Sharma

Hand cuffs - very high resolution

Vials . by venusxalien

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Vials .


Eat the pussy up, Beat the pussy up...

Pillow Talk

Constrict by mavipl

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Constrict

Constrict by Dan Rawe Photography

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Constrict

Constrict @ Warehouse 7/15/17

Constrict by Dan Rawe Photography

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Constrict

Constrict @ Warehouse 7/15/17

Constrict by Dan Rawe Photography

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Constrict

Constrict @ Warehouse 7/15/17

Constrict by Dan Rawe Photography

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Constrict

Constrict @ Warehouse 7/15/17

Constrict by Dan Rawe Photography

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Constrict

Constrict @ Warehouse 7/15/17

Constrict by Dan Rawe Photography

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Constrict

Constrict @ Warehouse 7/15/17

Constrict by Dan Rawe Photography

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Constrict

Constrict @ Warehouse 7/15/17

Constrict by Dan Rawe Photography

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Constrict

Constrict @ Warehouse 7/15/17

Safari Zone 2 by Phil Naumoski Photography

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Safari Zone 2

Constrict by mavipl

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Constrict

Constrict by Dan Rawe Photography

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Constrict

Constrict @ Warehouse 7/15/17

Constrict by Dan Rawe Photography

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Constrict

Constrict @ Warehouse 7/15/17

Constrict by Dan Rawe Photography

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Constrict

Constrict @ Warehouse 7/15/17

Constrict by Dan Rawe Photography

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Constrict

Constrict @ Warehouse 7/15/17