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by Drewster on May 14, 2002
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Hi I am Andrew I am in an advanced science class in third grade and i am doing a report on the saw scaled viper but i am having trouble finding much information about this snake if anyone can give me some basic information about this snake I would like to know
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by TIMFRIEDE on May 15, 2002
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Young Drewster, I guess I'll answer some of your q's, nobody seems to spend much TIME here, I wonder why? Birds will take down many SSV's, they're great at that. The venom targets the blood in a nutshell, unlike some snakes that target the nervous system, cardio system. The boomslang also hits the blood chemistry system as well as many rattlesnakes. This might help, there's about 11 or so body systems, and snake venom comes into play with many of these systems, but usually is concentrated very strong at 1 or 2 systems, and spreads out from there in a downward motion(just like a pyramid). If you need, I can guide you towards books, sites,etc. Good luck young bucky, Tim
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by Langaha on May 16, 2002
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Well the saw-scaled viper is a true viper, meaning it has no heat sensing pits and these kinds of vipers live in the old world. They are rather short fat snakes, only reaching lengths between 15 and 32 inches. They, like all vipers have keeled or ridged scales that give them a rough feel and appearance. One thing that makes this species unique, among a few others of the viper world, is they can coil up and rub their scales together which makes a raspy like sound. This is a defense mechanism. Hence the name saw-scaled viper. These snakes inhabit much of Africa and parts of Southern Asia. Although they are small, they make up for it with aggression. The saw-scaled or carpet vipers, are considered among the most feared and the most dangerous in Africa. They have retractible fangs like all other vipers. They keep these fangs folded in a protective sheath in the mouth when not in use. When they strike they jut the fangs out with a powerful penatrating strike. As was mentioned before, their venom affects blood tissue, meaning it is hemotoxic. Among other severe symptons, this type of venom can cause serious rot to tissue, and amputations of limbs. I'm truthfully not real sure if they give birth to live young or not. But I am almost positive they do, considering only a few vipers don't. Snakes that give birth to live young are called viviparous. As soon as they are born, they pack a potent venom. Well I could probably talk to you about vipers until I'm blue in the face, but there is a little starter info for you. They are a dangerous but beautiful snake. Good luck with your report!
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