Beauty is a terrible force. In this context, this expression is more relevant than ever. Snakes live on almost all the continents of our planet and for many centuries, with their very appearance, inspire terror in the hearts of people. However, snakes can be not only poisonous, but also beautiful. Present to your attention top 10 most beautiful snakes in the world with photos and descriptions.
10. Rainbow Boa
The “metallic” scales of this reptile shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow. Moreover, in the sun and when moving, it looks even more spectacular. The brightness of these overflows directly depends on the time of day - the more active the sun, the more intense the color of the scales changes.
The rainbow boa is completely non-toxic, moreover, this peace-loving snake adapts perfectly to the conditions of captivity and often becomes a favorite pet.
9. Horned Viper
The horned viper is often referred to as the most dangerous snake in the world. In addition to her threatening appearance, which is caused by small horns sticking out above her head, she is famous for her highly toxic poison, which is deadly to humans. Nevertheless, it is actively bred by lovers of exoticism and thrills.
8. Narrow-headed mamba
Another poisonous African beauty. The venom of this snake is mortally dangerous to humans, but be that as it may, it is impossible not to admire the beauty and grace of this snake. Its scales have a rich emerald green hue, and the body can reach up to 250 centimeters.
Mostly mamba is active in the daytime, and at night prefers to relax somewhere in the depths of rain forests.
7. California garter too
These unusual reptiles are also called "garter", due to their unusual and varied striped color. California snakes often live near human dwellings, but the good news is that they are absolutely not poisonous. They have another protective mechanism - in case of danger, they inject fetid liquid from the cloaca.
6. Blue racer
A snake with an unusual name and no less unusual color. The bright blue scales and incredible speed of movement fully explains her name. Unfortunately, this reptile is on the verge of extinction. The blue racer is not dangerous for a person, but tries to avoid it, and in case of danger reacts quite aggressively.
5. Striated royal snake
The royal striated snake is also called "milky". At first glance it may seem that such a bright combination of black, red and white colors clearly warns of poisonousness. However, these snakes are completely harmless, you can safely pick them up. The royal snake is often bred in terrariums.
4. Green python
Green python is the personification of peace and nobility. This is an unusually beautiful reptile, characterized by a bright "lime" color and a calm disposition. Of the entire python family, green pythons are the smallest: the largest of them reach one and a half meters in length. Many of them even seem skinny due to the strongly protruding spine. But this is not a pathology, but only their distinguishing feature.
Oddly enough, but a green python can be not only a green color. Black-emerald representatives of this breed, as well as albino pythons, are also found in nature.
3. Tiger python
Like all representatives of this species of snakes, the tiger python is characterized by a calm character and a sedentary lifestyle. Unlike the previous "contestant", this snake is the largest of the entire family. Tiger pythons reach a length of one and a half to four meters (which, of course, depends on gender - males are usually larger than females).
The color of the snake is quite diverse: large white or dark brown spots of various shapes and sizes are scattered on a light tawny background. These handsome men are often bred in terrariums or used as a special accessory in photo shoots.
2. Dominican mountain red boa
Red boas, in spite of their harmony, can reach very impressive sizes. They do not like people, and in case of antipathy they can throw out a foul-smelling liquid. But cases of the attack of this snake on a person have not yet been recorded.
Most boas live in the humid forests of the West Indies and lead a calm, measured lifestyle. The color of their scales is so unusual that it is difficult to describe in words. Therefore, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with these beautiful creations in the photo below.
1. Grassy green whip
This is perhaps one of the most unusual tree snakes in the world. The whipworm got its name thanks to a very thin and long body of bright green color, more reminiscent of a tropical vine creeping around a tree. On the ground, this snake feels very insecure, so it tries to return back to the tree as soon as possible.
Her pointed muzzle with large oval eyes also attracts attention. Another feature of the whip is its horizontal pupils, causing binocular vision. Such vision helps her accurately calculate the distance to prey and, by the way, is extremely rare in tree snakes.
