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To help identify snakes quickly and easily and quickly,
5 world-first unique identification keys have been
introduced.
The keys allow the rapid and easy identification of snakes
through elimination of various categories through a drill-down operation - a
category is selected and the criteria are narrowed down until the snake
has been positively identified.
Head Shape Key
Species have been categorised by head shape:
Normal,
Sharp,
Triangular,
Blunt, Coffin-shaped
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Markings Key
Species can be identified by their markings:
No markings,
Barred,
Triangles,
Spotted and
Striped |
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Venom Key
Species can also be identified by the venom and danger to man.
Classifications are Harmless, Can bite but not venomous, Mildly venomous,
Venomous and Extremely venomous.
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| Dentition Key Species are
also classified by the type of dentition. Categories are No Fangs,
Back Fanged ,
Fixed Front Fangs,
and Hinged Front Fangs
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| Colour Key Colour remains a
useful way to identify species. Eight predominant colours are used for
species identification. |
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| Distribution Key The unique Southern Africa Snakes Distribution Matrix divides
the subregion into 46 areas or sectors. By clicking
on any of the areas, a list of all the snakes endemic to that particular area will be displayed. |
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