If you spend any amount of time outdoors, there is always the possibility you may run into a snake. If you run into a snake, there is also a possibility you could be bitten. With this in mind, it behooves you to learn about the different types of snakes and which ones are capable of doing the most harm.
Most often, a snake that is brown with yellow stripes running down the length of its body is a Butler's Garter snake or a Northern Ribbon snake. This snake is not poisonous but its bite can cause pain and an infection, so it is very important to steer clear if all all possible, as these snakes will attack if they feel threatened.
Some other snakes you should be familiar with include the Coral Snake. The Coral Snake is easy to recognize due to the alternating bands of black, red, and yellow that cover their bodies. They are usually about 40 inches in length when full grown, and they can be found in places where debris or flat wood is, or any other place that offers shelter. The Coral Snake is poisonous and its bite can cause extreme illness or death in some people.
The Black Mamba is one of the world's most venomous snakes, and they can be found in the southern U.S. The Copperhead is common in the southern U.S. As well and there are more bites from this snake than any other poisonous snake in the country. It comes in several shades of bright and dark copper color, and it can also be brown colored. The Copperhead snake has several varieties of patches on it as well that may be colored tan or pink.
If you're going to spend time outdoors, take the time to learn about the snakes that are in your area, and learn how to avoid them and save yourself a trip to the local emergency room.
Most often, a snake that is brown with yellow stripes running down the length of its body is a Butler's Garter snake or a Northern Ribbon snake. This snake is not poisonous but its bite can cause pain and an infection, so it is very important to steer clear if all all possible, as these snakes will attack if they feel threatened.
Some other snakes you should be familiar with include the Coral Snake. The Coral Snake is easy to recognize due to the alternating bands of black, red, and yellow that cover their bodies. They are usually about 40 inches in length when full grown, and they can be found in places where debris or flat wood is, or any other place that offers shelter. The Coral Snake is poisonous and its bite can cause extreme illness or death in some people.
The Black Mamba is one of the world's most venomous snakes, and they can be found in the southern U.S. The Copperhead is common in the southern U.S. As well and there are more bites from this snake than any other poisonous snake in the country. It comes in several shades of bright and dark copper color, and it can also be brown colored. The Copperhead snake has several varieties of patches on it as well that may be colored tan or pink.
If you're going to spend time outdoors, take the time to learn about the snakes that are in your area, and learn how to avoid them and save yourself a trip to the local emergency room.
