Is the vine snake deadly?

All vine snakes are venomous with grooved fangs below the eye; however, most species are relatively harmless to humans, and only Thelotornis has caused human fatalities.

What should I do if snake bite me?

If you suspect a snake bite:

  1. Immediately move away from the area where the bite occurred.
  2. Remove anything tight from around the bitten part of the body (e.g.: rings, anklets, bracelets) as these can cause harm if swelling occurs.
  3. Reassure the victim.
  4. Immobilize the person completely.

Is there a snake that has no anti venom?

African bush viper — a snake with no known antivenom — bites San Diego Zoo employee. A venomous snake bit an employee at the San Diego Zoo on Monday, according to zoo officials.

What kind of snake is an African vine snake?

Vine snakes typically belong to the genera Ahaetulla (Asian vine snakes), Oxybelis (New World vine snakes), and Thelotornis (African vine snakes); however, some authorities also place the genera Imantodes and Langaha in this group. African vine snakes, which inhabit sub-Saharan regions, are most diverse in East Africa.

What kind of snake is a twig snake?

The twig snakes ( genus Thelotornis ), also commonly known as bird snakes or vine snakes, are a genus of rear-fanged venomous snakes in the family Colubridae. The genus is native to Africa.

Where are vine snakes found in the world?

The five species of New World vine snakes range from Texas in the United States to Peru. Ahaetulla is a tropical Asian genus made up of eight species and distributed through India, Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and the East Indies.

What kind of snakes live in East Africa?

Vine snakes typically belong to the genera Ahaetulla ( Asian vine snakes), Oxybelis ( New World vine snakes), and Thelotornis ( African vine snakes); however, some authorities also place the genera Imantodes and Langaha in this group. African vine snakes, which inhabit sub-Saharan regions, are most diverse in East Africa.