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.
Northern Ring-necked Snake by Ivan Tortuga (public domain). The northern ring-necked snake is a small thin snake. It has a dark slate gray body with a yellow ring around its neck. Its belly is yellow to orange. The head is flattened and the smooth scales give it a glossy appearance. It can be 9 to 25 inches long. The northern ring-necked snake is found in Nova Scotia.