Snakes World

There are four common poisonous snakes in North America. The Rattlesnake, the Coral Snake, the Copperhead, and the Cottonmouth Snakes are the most common venomous snakes in North America.

Ophidiaphobia is the fear of snakes, and is elevated with the thought of being attacked by a poisonous snake. There are several poisonous snakes that can cause serious injuries or, in some cases, even death in humans. The good news is that most snake bites in North America are the result of hunters trying to catch or kill a snake or from attempting to handle a snake held in captivity. The chances of a human dying from a snake bite in North America is very small.

Scientists will argue that a snake can control the amount of venom injected when it attacks. Since the snake has no intention of eating a human, it will not waste a large amount of venom when it strikes. The intent of the attack is to ward off the human enemy.

Coral Snake:
The coral snake is one of the most recognized snakes in North America due to the distinct colored bands of red, yellow, and black. The order of the bands can be an indicator of whether or not the snake is venomous. You many have heard the phrase “Red and Black, a friend of Jack; Red and Yellow kill a fellow.” If the red and black bands are adjacent to each other, then the snake is most likely not venomous. If the red and yellow bands touch each other, stay away; this snake is venomous. This nursery rhyme is only useful in North America. In other parts of the world, there are other variations of the colored bands. The coral snake is relatively small with an average length of 3 FT. There are some aquatic species of coral snakes which utilize a flat tail to aid in swimming.

Cottonmouth:
Speaking of swimming snakes, the cottonmouth is a large and venomous aquatic snake. The cottonmouth earns its name from the white lining on the inside of its mouth. Their main defense mechanism is to open their mouth, exposing the white lining as a warning to predators.The color of a Cottonmouth is similar to that of a dark copperhead. The color can be brown, black, or olive. Adult snakes range between 36 inches and 48 inches. These snakes are very aggressive, so keep your distance.

Copperhead:
The Copperhead snake is one of the most common venomous snakes in North America. Its name is derived from the copper color of its head, no surprise. The main color is chestnut brown, complete with a crisscross pattern of dark brown bands down the length of its body.

Rattlesnakes:                                                                                                                                  There are 4 kinds of Rattlesnakes in North America: Eastern Diamondback, Western Diamondback, Mojave Rattlesnake, and the Tropical Rattlesnake. The Eastern Diamondback is the most common. The Eastern Diamondback has a distinct diamond pattern running down the length of its body. They can range from 3 feet up to 8 feet in overall length.  But