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 31, 2009
Ball pythons are notorious for getting out of their cages. For that matter, snakes in general are notorious escape artists. For this reason, it is not a good idea for unexperienced snake keepers to keep dangerous snakes. That said, I learned my lesson the hard way with my pet ball python years [...]
Categories: African Snakes, Ball Python, General Snake Safety |
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Posted by admin on July 25, 2009
The black mamba is without a doubt the most exciting snake in the world. The incredible way these snakes hunt and the speed with which they move is a sight to behold. For all the stories you might read about the black mamba, it is just not the same unless you see it [...]
Categories: African Snakes, Black Mamba, Dangerous Snakes, Snake Videos |
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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 [...]
Categories: Copperhead, Dangerous Snakes, North American Snakes |
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Posted by admin on July 15, 2009
The timber rattlesnake, also commonly called the canebrake rattlesnake, is a relatively mild mannered member of the rattlesnake family. Though they are less likely to jump into a fight, they are still very fierce when cornered. The timber rattlesnake much prefers staying far away from human contact, and will usually slide away if it has [...]
Categories: Dangerous Snakes, Eastern Diamondback, North American Snakes, Timber Rattlesnake |
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Posted by admin on July 7, 2009
There was this guy I know that was on a safari in Africa. He was walking with a bunch of field guides. They came across a deadly black mamba – the most feared snake in all the world. The man backed away slowly and yet the mamba came towards him. He turned and ran and [...]
Categories: African Snakes, Black Mamba, Dangerous Snakes, Gaboon Viper, General Snake Safety, Snake Myths |
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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 [...]
Categories: Dangerous Snakes, North American Snakes, cottonmouth |
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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 [...]
Categories: Dangerous Snakes, Eastern Diamondback, North American Snakes |
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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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