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Common Mussurana – This venomous reptile can be found throughout the bulk of South America, and grows to about 7 feet in length. They are found primarily in forestlands near water, and they are often seen swimming in the river. They are rear fanged snakes that are only mildly venomous. Among venomous pet snakes, this one is a common target for owners.

Lancehead – Commonly called a fer-de-lance, the lancehead is among the most dangerous snakes in the world. Though their venom is not the most powerful in the world by any means, they are around people. Lots of people. This leads to a large number of snakebites, and the bite is a serious enough one to kill. Because of this, the South American population fears this snake. They are great at hiding in camo, and will not hesitate to bite when cornered or bothered. They grow to about five feet long and have long fangs to deliver their venomous bite.

Western Coral Snake – This snake is not often encountered, and is very similar to the species found in the United States. The coral snake is ringed with red, yellow and black down the length of their body, and they have small rear fangs to deliver venom. While the bites are rare, coral snake bites are very serious. A coral snake is a member of the cobra family.

Bushmaster – The longest viper in the world is also the most feared by South Americans and with good reason. The Bushmaster is a very large (9 ft) venomous snake, that is not shy about biting and injecting a deadly venom. The thing about the bushmaster is, that even if you get medical help, you might still pass away from a serious bite. They are also masters at staying hidden, so many people never see them until it is too late. Also, this large snake delivers a large amount of venom to go along with that bite, so it is a very bad thing to get bitten.

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Common Mussurana Size

The common mussurana is usually about 5-6 feet long when fully grown. They are slender but powerful little snakes.

Common Mussurana Habitat

The common mussurana likes to inhabit forests that are located near bodies of water. This sometimes includes swamps, rivers, and even ponds. They have been known to cross these bodies of water as well.

Common Mussurana Prey

The common mussurana likes to eat lizards, birds, and other snakes as well. This includes some snakes that are much more venomous. Some people think that the mussurana is immune to most snake venoms.

Common Mussurana Method of Killing

As mentioned, the mussurana uses venom and constriction, probably depending upon the prey. They will inject a mild venom and hold on, because they have fangs that are located at the back of the mouth instead of the front. For this reason they hold on to their prey to keep them from escaping. This leads to constriction in many cases.

Common Mussurana Distinguishing Marks

The common mussurana is a very unique snake as far as color. They start off as youngsters a bright red color, and as they age they morph into brown and green. As adults they are usually completely black.

Common Mussurana Location

The mussurana is found in South America. They are found in Guatemala as well as Argentina.

Common Mussurana Danger

The mussurana has a fairly mild venom as mentioned, but a bite can be dangerous. Any snakebite should be attended by medical personnel quickly. The mussurana is no exception. They are quick to attempt to bite if mucked with.

Other Information About The Common Mussurana

This snake is one of the many beautiful snakes found in South America. Keep in mind that their are many dangerous snakes there, and that one must be careful when in their range. It is not hard to confuse them with a truly deadly species.

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