Posted by kimback on October 21, 2009
While Kentucky is known for its bluegrass, thoroughbred horses, and country music stars, it is also home to dozens of snake species. Among the 32 snake species found in “The Bluegrass State,” four are venomous.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) compiled a report of all 32 venomous and non-venomous snakes found in [...]
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Posted by admin on August 1, 2009
The big four venomous snakes in Asia are the four snakes that are most common to kill. These snakes are all quick to bite and can be deadly in a very short period of time. What truly makes the big four dangerous, however, is the fact that they are all found in and around the [...]
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Posted by admin on July 21, 2009
Perhaps no other venomous snake in North America is more widely confused than the copperhead. The copperhead actually has three different subspecies throughout North America. These subspecies are all quite similar, and all venomous. The copperhead snake is also the most common snakebite in North America among the dangerous snakes. This fascinating reptile is not [...]
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