Position # 1: San Francisco Garter Snake.
Some people consider the San Francisco garter snake to be the most beautiful species in the world. That is, of course, subjective, but it's a stunningly beautiful snake. Recognized for the bright turquoise stripes that run alongside deep coral and black, the snake is a sight to behold. This snake is on the Endangered Species List, with perhaps as few as 1,000-2,000 adults remaining on Earth.
Position # 2: Brazilian Rainbow Boa.
The characteristic that stands out the most in this boa species is the iridescent shimmer of its scales. Glistening over the brown-and-black patterns is a gloss of rainbow colors, which show up under light. It found throughout Central and South America, there are nine subspecies of rainbow boa. Considering their unusual beauty, they are popular in the pet trade. It’s no wonder that these large snakes, which can sometimes reach up to seven feet in length.
Position # 3: Honduran Milk Snake.
The Honduran milk snake is an egg laying species of non-venomous colubrid snake. Its base color is red, with distinct rings or bands of black and yellow. In some cases, the yellow is actually a deep orange color and the animal in question is referred to as a tangerine phase. The Honduran milk snake has a similarity to the coral snake and this similarity in color, known as Batesian mimicry, helps protect the snake from possible predators.
Position # 4: Formosan Odd-Scaled Snake.
Another snake species that shimmers with rainbow iridescence is the Formosan odd-scaled snake. This is one of several species of odd-scaled snake, all of which have this same iridescent effect in their scales. The Formosan odd-scaled snake is found in Taiwan and the southern islands of Japan. It is harmless to humans and spends its time hunting worms, frogs and other small prey. The species is nighttime, but put it under light and its whole body dances with color!
Position # 5: Red Headed Krait.
It is a highly poisonous snake which inhibits forested hills, lower areas below 400 meters elevation. It is mostly found in the southern part of Thailand. It grows up to 6.9 ft. The Beauty of this snake is embodied in the form of its bright orange-red head with pale body and short reddish tail.
Position # 6: Iridescent Shield-tail.
He has to be one of the most beautiful snakes in the world. The Iridescent Shield-tail is not well known. Only three specimens are caught, and little is known of how it behaves in the wild. Recently some more are seen but all that can be said for certain is that it's beautiful and rare.
Position # 7: Green Tree Python.
The green tree python is known for being green, for this reason the name. But that isn't the only color that this species might be. Juvenile green tree pythons may be bright yellow, lively red or even a very dark brown. While gorgeous in its adult bloom, the species is also spectacular when it's young and going through color changes. The individual shown here is in the yellow phase, with brown spots that make it look a bit like a ripening banana. As they mature, the pythons will usually change color to a variation of green or blue. However, some green tree pythons will remain yellow bloom for their lives.
Position # 8: Eastern Coral Snake.
Micrurus fulvius is one of the most beautiful of all snakes. Unfortunately, it is also very poisonous, as are all coral snakes. On the good side, there are only about 15 to 20 recorded bites a year but, on the bad side, they are deadly and soon there will be no more anti-venom for it. The snakes are forest animals, living in leaf litter and brush. They flee before biting.
Position # 9: Blue Racer Snake.
This beauty is a pretty rare photograph of a Blue Racer snake. It is rare because, it is not often you get such a sparkling blue reflecting from the scales, as often they seem grayer. The Blue Racer's formal name is Clubber constrictor. They normally simply bite their prey to the ground and swallow them alive. They are recognized mostly east of the Rockies, but have been seen as far south as Mexico.
Position # 10: Asian Vine Snake.
This snake has an extraordinary geometric pattern to it scales. This pattern is highlighted when the snake feels threatened and expands its body, revealing the black and white between the green scales. When relaxed, the snake has what looks like a very slim, nearly all green body. This isn't its only defense. When vine snakes sense danger, they will remain motionless.
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