Posted by admin on November 16, 2009
Everyone and their brother is afraid of the dreaded venomous snake bite when they see a snake. While it is true that some snakes are highly venomous and can kill you, the odds of this happening are very slim indeed. There are a number of reasons for this, and among them is what is [...]
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Posted by admin on September 29, 2009
If you live in the Southwestern range of the deadly snakes known as the Mojave and the Western diamondback, then you probably already know that they are both very dangerous. Knowing the difference between the two is also very important because the Mojave has a very different type of venom. This difference can [...]
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Posted by admin on September 11, 2009
Of all the snakebites among venomous snakes in North America, the copperhead is the most common. The reason? Well, part of it has to do with the fact that they copperhead is one of the most widespread, but the reasons go a bit deeper than that. The copperhead snake is probably the least [...]
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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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Posted by admin on July 11, 2009
In Kansas, rattlesnakes are not supposed to get so big and nasty. In some of the larger state parks, more and more western diamondback rattlesnakes are showing up. Why is this a big deal? Primarily because Western Diamondbacks are not native to Kansas.
The Western diamondback rattlesnake is nearly three times the size of the average [...]
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Posted by admin on July 4, 2009
The cottonmouth, commonly referred to as a water moccasin, is a stout bodied snake that is alternately described as reclusive and aggressive. My personal experience with this pit viper is that it is highly territorial, and not likely to give ground when confronted. That said, the cottonmouth has never exactly been aggressive as [...]
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Posted by admin on July 3, 2009
Of all the rattlesnakes found in North America, the eastern diamondback is the king. Not only is it the largest venomous snake found in North America, but it is also one of the most beautiful. In spite of this beauty, one would do well to avoid this venomous reptile at all costs. The bite of [...]
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Posted by admin on June 10, 2009
All things snakes and spiders can be found here. Regardless of whether you are looking for information, identification, or even just find yourself fascinated by these creatures, snakes and spiders are sure to have something that you can enjoy. Please bookmark, subscribe, or otherwise come back often as I will be posting frequently to the [...]
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