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.
The ring neck snake is mildly venomous, but don't worry, it uses the venom to kill frogs, worms, pill bugs, and lizards. The venom though is to mild and delivered in too low a dose to harm a human. Ringneck snakes secrete a foul smelling odor when frightened.