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==== ''Ophidia niphophilia'' ==== |
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| − | The '''Snow Snake''' is an unusual Awakened snake that has pure white fur all along its back, with non-reflecting scales on its belly. |
+ | The '''Snow Snake''' is an unusual Awakened snake that has pure white fur all along its back, with non-reflecting scales on its belly. It has ruby-red eyes and a small mouth that sports poisonous fangs. It reaches up to 2.5 meters in length. |
| − | Snow Snakes feed on small mammals and reptiles, being active throughout the year. |
+ | Snow Snakes feed on small mammals and reptiles, being active throughout the year. This makes it particularly adept at hunting hibernating mammals. During the summer months is when the snow snake becomes torpid and hibernates until winter. They are immune to the effects of cold, but vulnerable to fire. Snow snakes are venomous and can be dangerous to travelers over snowy areas. |
The Snow Snake is found throughout the colder northern regions of North America. |
The Snow Snake is found throughout the colder northern regions of North America. |
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Most recently the Snow Snake has been spotted during the months of December through February. The most predominate area for Snow Snakes in the last several is the Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Scientific information has proven that the snakes have chosen this area due to the vast amount of small game that hibernates there during the winter. The most recent Snow Snake sighting was December 29th 2007 in a part of Dickenson County known as Ramsey Ridge. |
Most recently the Snow Snake has been spotted during the months of December through February. The most predominate area for Snow Snakes in the last several is the Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Scientific information has proven that the snakes have chosen this area due to the vast amount of small game that hibernates there during the winter. The most recent Snow Snake sighting was December 29th 2007 in a part of Dickenson County known as Ramsey Ridge. |
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| − | The snow snake in upstate New York is known on the Tug Hill Plateau area and around the south shore of Lake Ontario. |
+ | The snow snake in upstate New York is known on the Tug Hill Plateau area and around the south shore of Lake Ontario. It is all white with a red stripe on its back, with a poisonous bite. Snowmobilers of the area will attest that the only antidote for the deadly bite is to carry a silver flask filled with brandy. One shot for every bite usually will fend off the worst effects. There was a stuffed and mounted snow snake on the wall of the Redfield Square for all you doubters. |
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| + | It is known and bred for its magic abilities because its bullshit |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 21:02, 3 March 2014
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Ophidia niphophilia
The Snow Snake is an unusual Awakened snake that has pure white fur all along its back, with non-reflecting scales on its belly. It has ruby-red eyes and a small mouth that sports poisonous fangs. It reaches up to 2.5 meters in length.
Snow Snakes feed on small mammals and reptiles, being active throughout the year. This makes it particularly adept at hunting hibernating mammals. During the summer months is when the snow snake becomes torpid and hibernates until winter. They are immune to the effects of cold, but vulnerable to fire. Snow snakes are venomous and can be dangerous to travelers over snowy areas.
The Snow Snake is found throughout the colder northern regions of North America. Most recently the Snow Snake has been spotted during the months of December through February. The most predominate area for Snow Snakes in the last several is the Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Scientific information has proven that the snakes have chosen this area due to the vast amount of small game that hibernates there during the winter. The most recent Snow Snake sighting was December 29th 2007 in a part of Dickenson County known as Ramsey Ridge.
The snow snake in upstate New York is known on the Tug Hill Plateau area and around the south shore of Lake Ontario. It is all white with a red stripe on its back, with a poisonous bite. Snowmobilers of the area will attest that the only antidote for the deadly bite is to carry a silver flask filled with brandy. One shot for every bite usually will fend off the worst effects. There was a stuffed and mounted snow snake on the wall of the Redfield Square for all you doubters.
It is known and bred for its magic abilities because its bullshit
References
- Paranormal Animals of North America, pp 150-151