High blood pressure symptoms, signs and risks. High blood pressure, or hypertension, doesnât usually cause any obvious symptoms. The British Heart Foundation estimates that up to 5 million people in the UK have undiagnosed high blood pressure. Left untreated, hypertension can lead to serious diseases, including stroke, heart disease, kidney failure and eye problems.
Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus) Description: Ringneck snakes are small -- 10 - 15 in (25 - 38 cm) -- slender snakes that are generally grayish with a yellow or orange band around the back of the neck and a yellow or orange underside. Two subspecies are found in our region.
One of the most commonly known snakes in Canada is the garter snake. They can be found anywhere in Canada and central United States and come in quite a few different colors and markings. Garter snakes are usually about 60 to 80 cm (23-30 inches) long, but they have been known to grow up to 135 cm.