Snakeamander in danger 

The Snakeamander is a variety of reptile, closely related to the spitting cobra that lives in the area of Africa. Unlike the spitting cobra, the snakeamander processes both gills and rows of fangs so it can live in the sea or on land.

Snakeamander are hard to identify. They have an enormous head that is dark brown so that it blends into dirt and amongst rocks when it’s being hunted. The skin is very thick for protection. If under threat, the snakeamander rattles its tail in the same way the milk snake rattles its head. Furthermore, the snakeamander has long fangs and a body, with tiny scales and teeth.

These magical creatures live in Mexico, well far away from shipping lanes and places where humans are found. They are shy and divide their time between bathing in rock pools, swimming the coastline and enjoy sun-bathing on shore line. All of this means that they are not often seen and if anyone approaches, they hiss or rattle their tail. They are carnivals and they eat meat, varieties of snakes and eggs. Sailors used to call snakeamander  ‘brown worm’

 It is of considerable concern that the snakeamander is under threat. Many countries around the world believe that eating their flesh is delicacy and that they contain magical properties. The society for protection of snakeamander is carried out a campaign to inform the public about these wonderful creatures. Please sign the petition on https://savesnakeamander.pie.uk.

By Jake