Southern Illinois is known for the Shawnee National Forest and for the variety of outdoor activities available from fishing and hunting to hiking and water sports. While enjoying outdoor activities it is important to be aware of any venomous creatures of the area. Notice that the comment is be aware of them not run and […]
Tag Archives: Rattlesnake Bite
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Nov
Nov
Florida has its share of poisonous snakes and dangerous reptiles. Of course Florida is more known for alligators but there are 6 species of poisonous snakes in Florida. I do know that the correct term should be venomous snakes in Florida. However more people will Google the term “Poisonous snakes” than “Venomous snakes in Florida” […]
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Jul
Jul
According to the Humane Society of the United States, there are about 250 species and subspecies of snakes in the U.S. Just four types are venomous: copperhead, coral snake, water moccasin and rattlesnake. All rattlesnakes are pit vipers, which means they can detect heat from other animals. If a rattler was blindfolded, it would still […]
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Aug
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Missouri has 44 species and subspecies of snakes, and of these 85% fall into the “harmless” category. That is to say, they are not venomous. In fact, Missouri only has five species of venomous snakes, all of which belong to the family of snakes known as “pit vipers” due to the heat-sensitive pits above their […]
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Nov
Nov
Whether it’s because you need to kill a snake problem, or because you enjoy the meat, hunting rattlesnakes is a unique way to spend a Saturday afternoon. In general, hunting is more difficult than larger hunting, and all the more so because the rattles are real dangers to man. If you live in an area […]
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Aug
Aug
Last weekend we were visiting friends who had just come back to the desert for the winter from their summer home in Minnesota. The man went out to the garage to get something and came hurriedly back into the studio apartment where we were sorting garden seeds. He said, “I hear a hissing sound, and […]
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Aug
Aug
North Carolina has plenty of outdoor fun during the spring and summer months, but with the fun comes snakes. However we only have 6 different breeds of poisonous snakes in North Carolina. I will list the ones that are poisonous and a little about each one. I will also provide tips for avoiding them, and […]
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Sep
Sep
There are a total of six venomous snakes in Arkansas. With fall approaching, it’s a good idea to become familiar with these snakes and avoid them whenever possible. Read on for descriptions of the venomous snakes of Arkansas. Venomous Snakes of Arkansas – Copperhead The Copperhead is probably the most well known of the venomous […]
Spending summer months in the great outdoors often means dealing with rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes roam across several states, from coastal to mountain ranges. Many western states are afflicted by this poisonous creature include California, Arizona, Texas and New Mexico. In California alone, 800 residents are bitten each year and about two end up dying from their […]
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Venomous snakes receive a much worse rap than they deserve. Contrary to what Hollywood would have us believe, venomous snakes are not going to hunt us down and try and kill us. Venomous snakes are actually quite particular in what they choose to strike. It takes a venomous snake about one week to replenish its […]
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