How to Tell Venomous from Non-Venomous Snakes
If you dare to get close enough to a snake to wish to determine if it is venomous or not- I highly advise against it- or if you happen to cross paths with a serpent and you must know, there are a couple ways to determine whether it will harm you or not.
Almost all venomous snakes have an eye that resembles a cat's - oblong with peaked ends.
Most non-venomous snakes have round pupils. There is an exception- the Coral snake, a very poisonous snake in the United States, has round pupils.
The abdominal side of the tail is covered with non bifurcated scales in poisonous snakes:
If viewed from above, the divide between the head and the neck is distinct
As always Steemians, Be Safe! Never get near a snake unless you are 100% positive you know what it is! And if attacked, better safe than sorry and seek medical attention immediately!
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Where's @papa-pepper?! ;)
Here!
That's great! :D
Thanks a ton for the generous vote.
Probably off wrestling his own venomous snakes, right @papa-pepper ?
LOL
Haha, I think @papa-pepper is more into birds and mammals now!
if you see a snake near you, better not panic until its gone. chances, are it won't attack unless provoked.
Very good advice. Always remain calm- panic kills in any situation.
I would probably be generally safe in my country then. We have lots of Yellow Boa snakes
Safe from the venom, yes, but can't they crush a man?
Oh but they can.
Catch him/her first though slowpoke snake 🐉
Lol!
WOW!!! I really was thinking that snake at the top was actually 2 snakes!!
Oh me too! Cool trick, lol
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Great information @arbitarykitten ! Hope you are having a wonderful day/evening!!
Thank you Steve! Have a spectacular day yourself :)
Wasn't aware of the eye difference thing :) We've got adders here, which will only bite as last resort.. poisonous but not as dangerous as australias and other countries.. still need to be treated from the side effects of drowsiness & bite swelling.
Short sweet and to the point. Taught me something too. Didn't know about the eyes. Thanks 🐓🐓
You are welcome hun <3