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Just a quick reference to aid in identifying venomous snakes, and being able to differentiate them from those that can safely be ignored, co-existed with(including children!!), or easily relocated.
This is a Copperhead. The most commonly "seen" venomous snake. The bands on some individuals may be darker, but more or less, they always look like this.
http://www.desertusa.com/animals/copperhead.html
These are photos of the Cottonmouth or "Water Moccasin". This page displays the differences in coloration, but a very recognizable snake.
http://www.floridabackyardsnakes.com/Cottonmouth.html
These are some pics of different Rattlesnake species. Though the patterns may change, look at the similarities in head shape/size relative to body, thick body type, and rough looking scales. Of course, they generally have a rattle on the tail tip, unless it is tiny or has been lost. I personally love and respect these creatures.
http://www.rattlesnakes.us/diamondbackrattlesnake.htm
http://www.pestproducts.com/images/cbrsnk.jpg
http://www.pestproducts.com/images/masrsnk.jpg
Though this is from a "pest" website, these pictures and range maps will be VERY useful for most of you to reference any time you see a snake.
http://www.pestproducts.com/rattlesnakes.htm
Our non-venomous snakes genuinely look nothing like the venomous ones in the US. Just take a closer look at even the species that are thought to resemble something more dangerous(bullsnakes, water snakes, etc) and you will easily see the difference. Most commonly seen are Garter snakes, Rat snakes(many species), Bull snakes, Water snakes, Racers, and little tiny guys like the Dekay's snake and similar. The more you educate yourselves, the less you fear. And why live in fear of something that is nothing more than a harmless, helpless creature just trying to make it's way in the harsh reality of nature?
This is a Copperhead. The most commonly "seen" venomous snake. The bands on some individuals may be darker, but more or less, they always look like this.
http://www.desertusa.com/animals/copperhead.html
These are photos of the Cottonmouth or "Water Moccasin". This page displays the differences in coloration, but a very recognizable snake.
http://www.floridabackyardsnakes.com/Cottonmouth.html
These are some pics of different Rattlesnake species. Though the patterns may change, look at the similarities in head shape/size relative to body, thick body type, and rough looking scales. Of course, they generally have a rattle on the tail tip, unless it is tiny or has been lost. I personally love and respect these creatures.
http://www.rattlesnakes.us/diamondbackrattlesnake.htm
http://www.pestproducts.com/images/cbrsnk.jpg
http://www.pestproducts.com/images/masrsnk.jpg
Though this is from a "pest" website, these pictures and range maps will be VERY useful for most of you to reference any time you see a snake.
http://www.pestproducts.com/rattlesnakes.htm
Our non-venomous snakes genuinely look nothing like the venomous ones in the US. Just take a closer look at even the species that are thought to resemble something more dangerous(bullsnakes, water snakes, etc) and you will easily see the difference. Most commonly seen are Garter snakes, Rat snakes(many species), Bull snakes, Water snakes, Racers, and little tiny guys like the Dekay's snake and similar. The more you educate yourselves, the less you fear. And why live in fear of something that is nothing more than a harmless, helpless creature just trying to make it's way in the harsh reality of nature?