SNAKES

The student should be able to:

• List the important snakes belonging to the families- Elapidae, Viperidae and Colubridae
• Name the important venomous and non-venomous snakes
• Differentiate between Elapids, Vipers and Colubrides based on their morphological characteristics
• Identify the important snakes based on their body markings
• List the measures taken to prevent snake bite
• Describe the first aid measures given to snake bite victims