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We are a non-profit organization established in 1991 by a few devoted people who saw the need for a Herpetocultural Society in our area.
It is our goal to educate the public, to conserve our biological and ecological habitats, and to perform reptile rescue work and rehabilitations. With the help of our members and the public, we feel the goal is in sight.
February Herp Focus: Colubrid
A colubrid (from Latin coluber, snake) is a snake that is a member of the family Colubridae. It is a broad classification of snakes that includes about two thirds of all snake species on earth. Colubrid species are found on every continent, except Antarctica.
While most colubrids are non-venomous (or have venom that isn't known to be harmful to humans) and are normally harmless, a few groups, such as genus Boiga, can produce medically significant bites, while the boomslang and the twig snakes have caused human fatalities.
Some colubrids are described as opisthoglyphous, meaning that they have elongated, grooved teeth, located in the back of the upper jaw. These are unlike those of vipers and elapids that are located in the front.
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