Arizona has more venomous snake species than any other state. Most of them are rattlesnakes. Over half of all rattlesnake species make their home in the Grand Canyon State. Rattlesnakes are also the most dangerous species in the state. But another species has the most potent venom. Keep reading for a list of 10 poisonous snakes in Arizona, along with help in … [Read more...] about Poisonous Snakes In Arizona (10 Venomous Snakes To Watch Out For)
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What Temperature Do Snakes Come Out?
If you hike in the winter, you have nothing to worry about. Unless you live in the tropics. In temperate climates, you won't see snakes in the colder months. You also won't see them during the heat of the day during the hotter months. So what temperature do snakes come out then? They have a specific range they like. Your chances of running into a snake are much … [Read more...] about What Temperature Do Snakes Come Out?
Signs Of Snakes In Your Yard (8 Telltale Signs To Look For)
I know this won't help. But I'll say it anyway: most snakes are harmless. Unless you live in an area with a large population of venomous snakes, any snake in your yard is likely to be harmless. In fact, it can actually help keep the rodent population down. But I understand that most people don't want skanes in their yard. How do you know you have a snake living … [Read more...] about Signs Of Snakes In Your Yard (8 Telltale Signs To Look For)
Most Poisonous Snake In The US (The Top 8)
There is one thing I always want to clear up. Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. But we titled this article 'most poisonous snakes in the US', because that is what most people search for. This way more searchers see this article and hopefully learn to search for 'most venomous snakes in the US' next time. So what is the most venomous snake? It actually … [Read more...] about Most Poisonous Snake In The US (The Top 8)
Can A Water Moccasin Kill You? (Avoid The Cottonmouth Killer)
Some people call it a water moccasin. Others call it a cottonmouth snake. Neither name sounds especially fearsome. But the snake that carries the names has a fearsome reputation that belies the harmless-sounding names. Is that reputation justified? Can a water moccasin kill you if it bites you? Keep reading to find out. We will cover everything you need to know … [Read more...] about Can A Water Moccasin Kill You? (Avoid The Cottonmouth Killer)
Can A Copperhead Kill You? (What You Need To Know)
Copperheads have a bad reputation. Especially the babies. Do you live in an area that is home to this species? Then you're probably familiar with baby copperhead season and the panic some local news networks like to spread. But is there anything behind this panic? Can copperheads kill you or is the media just sensationalizing again? Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about Can A Copperhead Kill You? (What You Need To Know)
Do Garter Snakes Have Teeth? (They Are Venomous!)
Did you know garter snakes are venomous? We tend to view this species as harmless, but they do have venom. However, their venom is different from true venomous snakes. The way they transmit it to their victims is also different. Do garter snakes have teeth or fangs with which they inject venom? They do not have fangs that inject venom, but they do have … [Read more...] about Do Garter Snakes Have Teeth? (They Are Venomous!)
Are Snakes Afraid Of Cats? (This May Surprise You)
We see snakes as the ultimate predator. Silent, deadly, and to many people, creepy. It is no surprise that a fear of snakes is such a common fear in humans. But snakes are actually far more afraid of us than we are of them. In fact, they are afraid of a great many things. Cats are also ferocious predators. Are snakes afraid of cats, then? Or is it the other way … [Read more...] about Are Snakes Afraid Of Cats? (This May Surprise You)
Poisonous Snakes In California (All 9 And How To Identify Them)
First off: snakes are venomous, not poisonous. But more people search for poisonous snakes in California than for the word "venomous". Hence the incorrect word in the title. Second, there is really only one venomous snake in California: the Rattlesnake. But there are 7 different species of rattlesnake in the state. Two of those have subspecies, for a total of … [Read more...] about Poisonous Snakes In California (All 9 And How To Identify Them)
What Do Milk Snakes Eat? (And What To Feed In Captivity)
Do you have a pet milk snake, or are considering getting one? Or are you simply curious about what milk snakes eat? I ask, because the answer to the question at hand will differ, depending on whether you are asking about milksnakes in the wild or in captivity. The milk snake diet varies greatly in the wild. What they eat depends primarily on the habitat. But in … [Read more...] about What Do Milk Snakes Eat? (And What To Feed In Captivity)