northern snakeheads

Is The Northern Snakehead Poisonous?

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Mention the word ‘snake’ in Mississippi and many immediately become fearful. Apparently, ‘snakehead’ has the same effect and caused some to ask if the fish are venomous. Riecke said they are not But like a snake, northern snakeheads can crawl on land, albeit clumsily. Why are northern snakeheads a problem? During all of their life … Read more

How Do You Identify A Snake Head?

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northern snakeheads are most readily identified by the long dorsal and anal fins , the dark, irregular blotches along their sides, pelvic fins located beneath the pectorals, and truncate (not rounded) tail. Are snake heads rare ? The Borna snakehead, or Chel snakehead, Channa amphibeus, is an extremely rare species of snakehead. C. amphibeus is … Read more