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PLEASE NOTE THAT SNAKE SPECIES IN DIFFERENT AREAS MAY VARY ESPECIALLY IN COLOR. AND PATTERN. TO CATER FOR ALL IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. THIS SITE CAN THIS NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE OR THE PRECISE ACCURACY THEREOF.

IDENTIFYING DANGEROUS SNAKES IN AMERICA

RATTLESNAKES

Location: A venomous snake unique to the Americas. There are some different ones that are common to some areas but they are mostly found in desert and rocky places.
Identification: Comes in a variety of shapes and colors. The most distinct characteristics are a diamond or triangle like pattern on its back. These snakes are mostly recognized by the rattle on the tale. The snake will normally shake the rattle to make a distinct sound to warn enemies or those intruding on it. It has fold back fangs in its head meaning that the fangs are folded backwards ( out of the way in case it bite its own tongue ) and are only erected if needed. Here is how the rattle sound.
Characteristics: The rattle gets bigger as the snake gets older. It is however possible for the rattle to break of due to wear so do not be misguided by that. Its venom is not of the strongest but it is danerous non the less. Rattlesnakes are not known to be over aggressive but do not take chances.

COTTONMOUTH OR WATER MOCCASIN
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Location: Mostly found in the area of South Carolina.
Identification: Cottonmouths are water snakes and in the same family as rattlers and Copperhead. It is in actual fact a pit viper. They are normally dark olive to blackish in color and about 30 to 50 inches in length. Thick bodied with a thin tail and neck.
Characteristics: Cottonmouths are known to stand their ground in their true nature to vipers. It is very venomous so be careful. The inside of its mouths is a cotton color so hence the name cottonmouth. This snake will normally open the mouth when threatened to warn intruders.

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