snakes and me

Snakes are very nice. I like snakes.
When I thouched it the filling was amazing. The skin of the snake was too cold, too hard and too soft. When I saw it for the first time I was scared but today I am not scared I want to toutch them again. I wanted to catch the snake like a dog but I can't because that was a big python.
if you see a snake don't be afraid, it will not be dangerous.

SELVAM Marie-José 4e3

What to do?

When you see a snake, DON'T MOVE. You will excite and scare the snake. Then you will call to the forest departement of your city. If the snake bites you, you will take a scarf and press in you hand and release it every 10min. Then go rapidly to hospital. If the poison is going in all in your hand the doctor will cut your hand. SO HURRY!
Baradane Covindassamy 4ème3

Records

The Anaconda is the biggest snake of the world, he weighs between 220 and 230 kg.

The Python reticular is the largest snake. He measures 9 meters.

The viper Aspic is one of the most venomous snake.

The smallest snake is an Elaps dorsalis, he measures 15 centimeters.

The black Mambo is the fastest snake, he can "run" at 11 km/h

The oldest snake is a Boa, he can live up to 40 years.

In California, we find a snake with two heads!

Venomous or not bites + first aid

How to recognize a venomous snake bite ?

If you see two big holes (see picture), it's a venomous snake bite.

What are the first aids in case of a venomous snake bite ?

1. First of all, call for emergency assistance. It is very crucial to get help quickly.
2. Immobilize the bitten area and be aware to keep it below the heart.
3. Wash the bite gently with soap and water.

If it's (really) impossible to get medical help within 30 minutes, then :

1. Wrap a bandage at about 5 to 10 cm above the snake bite to help to stop the poison's effect, but this should not stop the blood flow.
2. A suction device must be placed over the bite to suck up the snake's poison. This device can often be found in a first aid to snake bites box.

How to prevent accidents with snakes ?

You must leave snakes alone. Most accidents happen when people try to kill them or to get closer to them. Also, beware of tall grass. Be careful where you put your hands and your feet. Before picking up rocks or firewood, be aware not to be at a snake's striking distance. It is also recommended to wear thick leather boots and to remain in the hiking path. And, of course, be careful and alert when you climb rocks.

MAURY Arnaud 4e2

Mating

Reproduction of Snakes

Snakes find their partner during mating. They mate at the beginning of spring.

The female snakes sends signals which attrack the males.

When many ma

les come, there are fights. At the beginning they move nearer and they have to catch their " enemies" and they have to be on the back of the other snake.

The winner can mate with the female.

When they meet each other, the snakes move to be nearer, and the male crawls along the back on the female. If she is receptive, she is going to have seizures then she will raise her tail for the copulation. The copulation can take 45 minutes to an hour.

No snakes in Ireland?

Why Ireland Has No Snakes:
Legend has it that St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland. Sometime back in the fifth century he stood on a hill, the story goes, and used a staff to herd the slithering creatures into the sea, banishing them for eternity. It's true, aside from zoos and pets, there are no snakes on the emerald isle. In fact, there never were any snakes in Ireland. This state of affairs probably has more to do with the vagaries of geography than any neat tricks performed by St. Patty.

If you want to read more click on the green snake!

My class, 4°2.

We are the 4°2 of the Lycée Français of Pondy. This year, we had the rare privilege of welcoming Mr. Vishva Chaitanya with ... his snakes ! He's an Indian vetenary doctor and especially a snake specialist. There were a python (which was pretty big and heavy : I think it had 15 cm of diameter and it was about 2 meters long), two cobras (one small but very dangerous, and one tall of about one meter and a half), and other small snakes. The python was so heavy that it needed three men to lift it. And what's more, we could touch the python !

MAURY Arnaud 4ème2