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.
Neck Ring. Ring-necked snakes' bodies are predominantly darkish in coloration, bar their necks and lower portions. Their necks feature prominent yellow rings. The single rings are occasionally orange or off-white, as well. Some of their rings are continuous, while others are not. Certain subspecies of ring-necked snakes sometimes have extremely subtle rings around their necks.