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 [...]
Categories: General Snake Safety, Snake Bite Information |
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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 [...]
Categories: Copperhead, Dangerous Snakes, North American Snakes, Timber Rattlesnake, cottonmouth |
Tags: copperhead, KDFWR, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Kentucky snakes, Kentucky venomous snakes, non-venomous snakes, pit vipers, Timber Rattlesnake, venomous snakes, Westen cottonmouth, Western pygmy rattlesnake | No Comments »
Posted by admin on October 6, 2009
The common mussurana is a mildly venomous snakes that are very likely to be found in or near swamps or rivers throughout the Amazon Basin. It is a very beautiful snake that is unique in several ways. One reason is because of the fact that they are constrictors as well as venomous. [...]
Categories: South American Snakes, The Common Mussurana |
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Posted by admin on September 12, 2009
This collection of venomous snake pictures are made up of personal photos, public domain images, and other sources known to be free to use. All photos have been credited when possible with the author, and if you see a picture that is yours that you want removed, please contact me at once and I [...]
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Posted by admin on September 7, 2009
Common water snakes are often mistaken for cottonmouth snakes, and for good reason. They mimic their venomous brothers very well, and they are highly aggressive. The truth is, they are more aggressive biters than the cottonmouth. Given this, how do you avoid these nasty little buggers?
Common water snakes come in all shapes and [...]
Categories: North American Snakes, Snake Myths, Water Snake |
Tags: cottonmouth, Dangerous Snakes, harmless snakes, snake bite, snakes around water, venomous snakes, water snake, water snakes | 1 Comment »
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 [...]
Categories: Asian Snakes, Common Krait, Dangerous Snakes, Indian Cobra, King Cobra, Russell's Viper, Saw Scaled Viper |
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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 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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