Venomous Snakes - Rattlesnakes, Sidewinders, Cottonmouths, Copperheads
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Tread with Care -- Those Forests, Fields, and Deserts Have Dangers for the Careless!
Growing up in Montana and New Mexico, I had plenty of chances for learning about some of the most dangerous aspects of hiking, camping, and otherwise enjoying the great outdoors in those areas.
Most of the time (except when they are molting), the rattlesnakes will be "kind enough" to "warn us" when we get too close to them--they rattle to warn off creatures bigger than they are (obviously, they don't want to get stepped on).
However, when they are sneaking up on prey, they don't rattle--they just coil and attack. So, the only ones that need to worry about this might be the kangaroo rats, mice, rats, rabbits, prairie dogs, ground squirrels, road runners, grouse, and other small creatures in their habitats.
Pit Vipers -- They Sense the Heat of Their Prey (and Those That Might Step on Them, Too!)
The "Pit Vipers" are named for the "pits" that are between their nostril and eye on each side of their heads.
What Kind of Snake Are You Seeing?
Poisonous Snake Identification--This lens has a great presentation on what kinds of nasty critters are out there. It shows many of the venomous snakes of the U.S.
The Best Way to Avoid Being Bitten, Is To Learn About Them!
These animals are not *bad*--they do have a role in the environment!
Vipers: A Guide for the Advanced Hobbyist (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by R.D. Bartlett, Kenneth Wray
Vipers are snakes distinguished by their large, mo more...0 points
Rattlesnakes: Their Habits, Life Histories, and Influence on Mankind, Abridged edition by Laurence M. Klauber
This virtual encyclopedia of the rattlesnake becam more...0 points
Rattlesnakes by J. Frank Dobie
Here are observations and speculations, legends and more...0 points
Snakes of Eastern North America by Ernst Carl H.
The first treatise to be published in thirty years more...0 points
Timber Rattlesnakes in Vermont & New York: Biology, History, and the Fate of an Endangered Species by Jon Furman
Today, small populations of timber rattlesnakes (C more...0 points
Lone Star Field Guide to Texas Snakes, Third Edition (Lone Star Guides) by Alan Tennant
Texas not only boasts the largest snakes in North more...0 points
The Only Way To Have a Rattler On Your Shirt Without Needing Antivenom!
I Love Rattlesnakes Yellow T-Shirt
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Rattlesnake Photo Kids Dark T-Shirt
Rattlesnake Photo t-shirts and gifts. This unique rattlesnake photo makes a great gift for a snake lover. Please take a look at all our unusual rattlesnake products.
Snakes by the Bay.... eBay, That Is!
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reasonablerobinson
Oct 8, 2010 @ 4:13 pm | delete
- Nothing like these in the UK we only have just 3 species and only one is a venomous snake
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Sami4u
Sep 18, 2010 @ 5:32 am | delete
- Hi,
Not a fan of snakes. I saw you have Rattlesnake Eggs can you believe I feel for that. One of the few times thing went flying and I jumped LOL.
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BarbRad Sep 16, 2010 @ 9:49 pm | delete
- Thanks for the great information and videos. I definitely live in snake country, so it's good to learn all I can.
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naturegirl7 Dec 5, 2008 @ 4:55 pm | delete
- Welcome to the Naturally Native Squids group. Don't forget to add your lens link to the appropriate plexo and vote for it.
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Aug 9, 2008 @ 6:54 am | delete
- Snakes scare me. Living in South Carolina we have to deal with the Cottonmouths. Nothing is more frightening than seeing kids swimming in the lake with the snakes swimming around and about thier feet.
Great lens
Lizzy
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