Sonoran Coralsnake (Micruroides euryxanthus)
Native to central Arizona down into southwestern Sinaloa, Mexico, the Sonoran Coralsnake (Micruroides euryxanthus) is…
4 years ago
Mike Van Valen
Mike currently lives in New Haven County, CT where he has been studying herpetology (the study of Amphibians & Reptiles) for many years and has worked with state agencies, private agencies and zoos doing herp field work and teaching the public about snake safety and the importance of amphibians and reptiles in the ecosystem. Mike now focuses on herp education through social media and public programs.
Introduction to U.S. Coralsnakes
The United States is home to three species of venomous coralsnake in two genera. The…
5 years ago
Countering Copperhead Misinformation
There has been some misinformation being spread around Facebook lately concerning Copperheads (see above). The…
5 years ago
FAQ
Do Snakes Chase People? The short answer is NO. There are several snake behaviors that…
5 years ago
Facebook Group Rules
The following rules apply to our facebook group, Wild Snakes : Education & Discussion. The…
5 years ago
Coexisting with Wild Snakes
Perhaps the most common questions about snakes revolve around snakes in and around the home.…
6 years ago
Juvenile Ratsnakes (Pantherophis)
One of the most common snakes seen in and around houses are the ratsnakes (Pantherophis…
6 years ago
Colubrid Spotlight : Bullsnake (Pituophis catenifer sayi)
One of the largest non-venomous snakes in the United States, the Bullsnake (Pituophis catenifer sayi) averages…
6 years ago
Introduction to the Cottonmouth
The Cottonmouth (also known as the Water Moccasin) is a venomous pit viper (family Viperidae)…
6 years ago
Introduction to New World Coralsnakes
New World Coralsnakes are native to North and South America. Three genera are represented (Micrurus,…
6 years ago