Elephants had a win rate of 74%, just fractions of a percent ahead of their single-horned cousins – the rhinoceros – in second place, also on 74%. The results show that the elephant wears the crown in the animal kingdom – but only slightly. Animals are ranked by their “win percentage”, that is, how often Americans thought that animal would win in a head-to-head matchup when it was one of the two animals shown. We showed people seven random pairings of animals from the list and asked them which of the two they thought would win in a fight. Our survey puts 34 different animals – including humans – against one another to see which Americans think is the mightiest. Of course, geography and morality get in the way of ever knowing for sure, but a new YouGov study provides the next best thing – the views of the US public. The lion is often held to be king of the animals, but is it truly nature’s most fearsome fighter?Īmericans in search of answers are well catered for: there is a book series, a video game battle simulator, and even a Discovery Channel documentary dedicated to establishing the outcome of hypothetical animal combat. Happy spring… if you have a story of your dog’s enthusiastic meet and greet with a snake, please share it with us.And what wild beasts do Americans think they themselves can take on? Arming yourself with knowledge of the types of snakes in your area will certainly help in you helping your dog. If you’re unsure of the type of snake your dog had a tangle with, bringing it along with your dog to the veterinarian will help in diagnosing any reactions. There are hundreds of species snakes that can be found in many places. This post is strictly about the Garter snake. If your dog is anything like our Meesha you can bet on your pup testing the grounds and investigating this new found creature. Since they are found in our backyard, forests and parks, your dog will eventually come across one.
Garter snakes are very common all over North America. If you’re still not sure, always call your veterinarian. If your dog swallowed the snake or shows more harsh reactions, give your veterinarian a call to make sure there’s nothing to be concerned about.Īs a note, Garter Snakes don’t tend to bite, however if you suspect your dog was bitten, in general the bite is not harmful. Garter snakes emit a pungent musk to ward off predators, so don’t be surprised if your dog experiences mild symptoms, such as gagging, swelling or salivating from their encounter with the snake. If your dog did not ingest any part of the snake, then they should be fine. Did your dog just lick it, bite or actually kill and ingest the snake! If your dog has an encounter with a garter snake, their reaction will depend on what they did to the snake. This means a bite from one could cause irritation, but shouldn’t be serious. Garter snakes are considered mildly venomous. They are quite common in North America, mainly found in backyards, grasslands, wetlands and forests. If you and your dog spend a lot time outdoors like we do, don’t be surprised if you come across one of these slithery creatures. Their stripes are flanked by spots in a checkered pattern. Garter snakes are thin snakes, about 2 or 3 feet long, they have yellow, white or red stripes running the length of their bodies. Now how does she catch it and what will she do with it? That is the question. In this case a wiggly snake sure makes things a little more interesting. Meesha is only interested when she figures that something wants to play with her or that thing is a play thing like a toy. Since dogs like Meesha do not know the difference between safe things to play with and harmful things, as responsible owners we need to prepare ourselves with knowledge to help our pets. Well this time I thought I would prepare myself on a potential hazard since I know that Meesha will want to see what this long slithery creature is all about! As you know in my last post on “Dogs and Toads” I mentioned that I saw a small Garter Snake in our yard.
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