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Snakes venemous vs non-venemous
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by Betty on January 13, 2007
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I have been told that you can recognize whether or not a snake is venemous by the shape of its head. Is that correct
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by snakeguy101 on January 13, 2007
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No, the reason is that many snakes will mimick this behavior of flattening their head when threatened in order to look bigger, the only way to be sure is to buy a cheap field guide with native species and identify it by comparison. There are several websites that allow for ID including
http://www.jaxherp.org/duvalherps.htm
for the Jacksonville area, google search your area and snakes, you'll most likely find a good site for this.
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by sarecho7280 on January 13, 2007
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easier to learn what IS VENOMOUS as opposed to what is not or just learning all.
in most states (if not all), the nonvenomous species outnumber the venomous species greatly.
most will "rattle" their tail too, most will coil up in a defensive posture, and on the flip side, some deadly species will simply do nothing and just relax.
there are no good indicators really and just knowing what is dangerous is much simpler
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by ALA_snake33 on January 13, 2007
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Betty, here is a good example of head Shape not being a good ID Tool, ( http://www.venomousreptiles.org/libraries/showfilepage/5039?offset=255 ) in this Picture, you see a Midland Water Snake. Now, this Species lives in the same Habitat that the Cottonmouth dose, but it is not Venomous. we all have heard the old saying, that if a Snake has a Triangular Shaped Head, it means the Snake is Venomous. Well, this Picture proves that to be wrong.
The best way I can tell you to ID Snakes, is by reading and studying the Snakes that live in your area. All Snakes have their own little Color Patterns and Head Markings and they can be ID Pretty well by these Markings.
Remember, if you have any more questions about Snakes (or any other Reptile for that mater), please Post it here and you will get answers.
Be Safe Ya’ll, Happy Herping : Wally
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by GREGLONGHURST on January 13, 2007
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Betty: You did not fill out a profile or let us know where you live. If, by chance, it is in the American southeast, this website should give you info & photos of all the venomous snakes you will encounter there.
http://venomoussnakesfl.com ~~Greg~~
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