Sunday, April 12, 2009

Picung Snake



Fisically... this snake look likes the others. But it has something unique in its body. Its head has green color, but the neck color with red. Rhabdophis subminiatus.... that's the scientic name for this snake. In Indonesian, they called it..... Picung Snake. In general.... it named the Red-necked keelback.



The snake love wet environment such as near the river, lake, swamp, and civiliant home. It is a good swimmer in water. Look at his body! Isn't it so beautifull?

Basically, the snake don't look too dangerous. Why? because its bite doesn't kill people. But in some case, there are a serious problem to human body. Especially for certain blood type. Its poison can damage blood circulation and cause internal bleeding. So.... this snake have a dangerous snake cathagory for many country.

The picture is taken from: id.wikipedia.org