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re: GDCK snake almost bit my hand off
Posted on 4/26/23 at 1:56 pm to Liger43
Posted on 4/26/23 at 1:56 pm to Liger43
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Serious question. What’s the easiest way to identify the difference between venomous/non venomous snakes?
The size shape of the head. If you see one with a fat triangle shaped head its venomous. More oval not triangle, safe boi.
Cotton Mouth Head
Rat Snake Head for Reference
This post was edited on 4/26/23 at 1:59 pm
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Posted on 4/26/23 at 1:59 pm to Liger43
quote:
What’s the easiest way to identify the difference between venomous/non venomous snakes?
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:01 pm to Broyota2
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The size shape of the head. If you see one with a fat triangle shaped head its venomous. More oval not triangle, safe boi.
And from a distance if it’s long and skinny it’s likely non-venomous. If it’s fat/stocky it’s likely venomous. *This rule doesn’t apply to baby/juvenile snakes though
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:10 pm to Broyota2
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The size shape of the head. If you see one with a fat triangle shaped head its venomous. More oval not triangle, safe boi.
That's not always a telltale sign. Some non-venomous snakes will move their jaws in a way to make their head look more like a venomous snake's head to predators. Sneaky fellas.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:11 pm to boxcarbarney
Looks like he just shed...
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:15 pm to LittleJerrySeinfield
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That's not always a telltale sign. Some non-venomous snakes will move their jaws in a way to make their head look more like a venomous snake's head to predators. Sneaky fellas.
And then there's the coral snake.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:16 pm to Liger43
i mean thats a hard questions to answer 100%.
in Louisiana there are some rules others have posted that usually ring true. thats not universal though.
the best rule is if you cant 100% id it, dont frick with it.
in Louisiana there are some rules others have posted that usually ring true. thats not universal though.
the best rule is if you cant 100% id it, dont frick with it.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:20 pm to boxcarbarney
No harm, let him go.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:28 pm to AUCom96
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And then there's the coral snake.
Yeah coral snake doesn’t really follow the rules, but it’s rare for most people to see them. And if you aren’t comfortable identifying snakes you probably aren’t just going to be randomly picking them up so there is virtually no chance to get bit by a coral snake.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:32 pm to AUCom96
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And then there's the coral snake.
Red on black, friend of Jack; red on yellow, kill a fellow.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:33 pm to IAmNERD
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You looked at that and weren't sure if it was venomous?
Because my house has wood floors instead of dirt, explain to me (like I’m five) what the difference is.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:38 pm to jrodLSUke
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Red on black, friend of Jack; red on yellow, kill a fellow.
That works for “most” coral snakes, but they do have a bunch that are aberrant. Texas has a bunch that are basically just yellow and black.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:40 pm to Broyota2
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If you see one with a fat triangle shaped head
Some non-venomous snakes will position their heads in such a way as to appear like this, so it's not always a good indicator. Round pupils are generally a good tell of a non-venomous snake as well. If the snake looks like it has "cat eyes", best to distance yourself.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:46 pm to AwesomeSauce
quote:I lived on the old family land for 18 years before moving to West Funroe with Mom after Dad died and the land line there was still the original copper wire. Had to get a section repaired across the highway in the woods due to something nibbling it the repair said.
Probably was snacking on some field mice before they ate up some wiring.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:57 pm to LittleJerrySeinfield
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Some non-venomous snakes will move their jaws in a way to make their head look more like a venomous snake's head to predators
Well if it tries to identify as something it isn't then it deserves whatever comes at it for doing so.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:11 pm to LittleJerrySeinfield
Yep, we cornered a mature rat snake and he definitely flattened out his head. He was able able to shake his take in a way to create a rattling sound. Not as distinct as a rattler, but it was trying imitate it.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:16 pm to Broyota2
My old Pawpaw used to have a heck of a vegetable garden and he loved to have a good rat snake hang
around.
around.
This post was edited on 4/26/23 at 3:20 pm
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:40 pm to Broyota2
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most are domicile other than those cottonmouth a-holes that will charge you in the woods
Cottonmouths are one of the most docile snakes around. Most will just sit there when you approach, some will flee. Occasionally they’ll open their mouth and give you a gaping display, but even those don’t usually strike. They never chase you. I catch them in a regular basis, and even when catching them most don’t attempt to strike. Caught this little fella last week… 
Along with this one…
Got this one in the Everglades last month…
Even this canebrake rattler didn’t strike a single time.
Snakes are so harmless and misunderstood.
This post was edited on 4/26/23 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:48 pm to Liger43
In North America: The pupils of the non-venomous snakes are round - except for the coral snake. But that one has adjoining red and yellow rings around the body and is hard to miss.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:54 pm to boxcarbarney
You big girl.
That is a harmless snake
That is a harmless snake
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