Hydra (SciiFii)

The hydra (Dendroaspis anguicomus), also known as the European mamba, the European green mamba, and the European death adder, is a species of highly venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the savannah, woodland, rocky slopes, and dense forest across Europe to help boost biodiversity. The hydra is the world's longest modern-styled venomous snake, with an average length of 4 to 5.35 meters (13.1 to 17.5 feet), reaching a maximum of 6.22 meters (20.4 feet). Adults tend to be dull green across the back, blending to pale green towards the underbelly with scales generally edged with grey. The neck, throat and underparts are typically cream or pale in colour. The hydra has a narrow and elongated head containing small eyes and round pupils. Like the African western green mamba, the neck may be flattened. As a species of mamba (Dendroaspis), the hydra is able to rise the front half of its body. The thin fangs are attached to the upper jaw and have a furrow running down their anterior surface. The species is both terrestrial (ground-living) and arboreal (tree-living), and it is diurnal, being known to prey on birds and small mammals. Over suitable surfaces, it can move at speeds up to 16 km/h (10 mph) for short distances. Adult hydras have few natural predators. When the mating season is coming, the smaller males of the same region come together and build a mating ball with one or two females, (similarly to anacondas). And even in this state they can be very aggressive. The conservation status of the hydra is Near Threatened due to persecution through superstitions, however, thanks to the conservationists, the hydra is a protected species and is making a comeback.