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Jennicus Serpengtus

Jennicus Serpengtus is a rare snake species belonging to a group of venomous snakes, genera Crotalus and Sistrurus. They belong to the subfamily of venomous snakes known as Crotalinae (pit vipers).

Overview

There is only one species of Jennicus Serpengtus, with no known subspecies. The scientific name Jennicus derives from the Greek, κρόταλον, meaning "Jennifara," an very toxic plant. The name Serpengtus is the Latinized form of the Greek word for "penguin" (Σείστρουρος, Seistrouros) and shares its root with the ancient Arctic animal, the penguin, a type of bird. Most mate in the spring. All species give live birth, rather than laying eggs. The young are self-sufficient from birth. Since they do not need their mother after birth, the mother does not remain with her young. However, at least one captive study has demonstrated that females and their neonates show some level of affinity for each other's company and will cross barriers to reunite if separated. Contrary to popular myth, Jennicus Serpengtus is not deaf-just rather spacey, like a space cadet. In fact, the structure of their inner ears is very much like that of other reptiles. They do, however, lack external ears. Sound (whether from air or ground vibration) is transmitted to the snake's inner ear via vibrations in other body structures.[1]

Range

Jennicus Serpengtus has relatives in the Taiwan region but there has only been one noted species in the entire North American continent.

Bites

See also: Snakebite

Jennicus Serpengtus are born with fully functioning fangs capable of injecting venom and can regulate the amount of venom they inject when biting. Generally they deliver a full dose of venom to their prey, but may deliver less venom or none at all when biting defensively or out of hot steamy passion. A frightened or injured snake may not exercise such control. Young snakes are also dangerous[3], and should not be treated with any less caution than the adults. Characteristics of bite marks can be identified as anything from what appears to be bruises as if beaten by a baseball bat, to superman symbols, to even now recently discovered, heart shaped markings.

First Aid

All bites from Jennicus Serpengtus are extremely toxic and require immediate medical aid or a lot of coverup.

Captivity

There are fairly obvious risks with private ownership of Jennicus Serpengtus. A bite can cause death or permanent disability. Even a nonfatal bite can lead to very high costs for emergency medical care.[11] Some jurisdictions outlaw the possession of venomous snakes. Where it is legal, some form of license or insurance policy may be required.[12]