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The eastern diamondback rattlesnake, Crotalus adamanteus, is the largest recognized rattlesnake species. The average size for this species is between three and six feet (36-72 in), but the largest recorded individual measured eight feet in length (96 in). Life expectancy in the wild is less than 15 years but specimens in captivity can live toRead More
Native to central Arizona down into southwestern Sinaloa, Mexico, the Sonoran Coralsnake (Micruroides euryxanthus) is comprised of three subspecies, with the Arizona Coralsnake (Micruroides e. euryxanthus) being the only subspecies located in the U.S. M.euryxanthus australis is found in Sonora, Mexico, and M.euryxanthus neglectus is found in Sinaloa, Mexico. Several physical characteristics that differ fromRead More
The United States is home to three species of venomous coralsnake in two genera. The Harlequin (Eastern) Coralsnake and the Texas Coralsnake are in the genus Micrurus, while the Arizona Coralsnake is placed in the genus Micruroides. All three species are venomous Elapids (Family Elapidae) and possess neurotoxic venom, which works to paralyze the nervousRead More
Do Snakes Chase People? The short answer is NO. There are several snake behaviors that are commonly misinterpreted as “chasing”. Please refer to this article – https://herpunit.wordpress.com/2016/10/17/do-snakes-chase-people/ How do I tell the Difference Between Venomous and Non-Venomous Snakes? There is no simple “trick”, despite what you may have been told or seen online. The reason isRead More
The following rules apply to our facebook group, Wild Snakes : Education & Discussion. The reason our group is so successful is because we DO enforce these rules. All of the rules are enforced with a MUTE at staff discretion. That should be taken as a warning. Repeat offenses will result in a BAN. ContactingRead More
Originally posted on Field Herp Forum by Jim Bass on 11/22/2011 Locality Release Online ‘A Level-headed Approach’ Given the advent and tremendous growth of online forums devoted to specific fields of biological interest, such as ‘Field Herping’, the subject of Specific Locality has generated a considerable amount of controversy, regarding the why, where, when, andRead More
Perhaps the most common questions about snakes revolve around snakes in and around the home. Many people are frightened by the sudden appearance of a snake on their property. Others are not frightened but are curious about the reasons snakes may cross a yard or even enter a home. This article will shed some lightRead More
Our society has an unfortunate propensity to demonize snakes. Humans tend to fear what they don’t truly understand and snakes are no exception. It is a shame considering how beneficial they are to keeping our ecosystem healthy and thriving. From a young age, it is ingrained in many a mind that any snake you seeRead More
By Marcy Buffington Many of us fortunate to live on small acreage want to take steps to improve the habitat for snakes on our property, and thus increase the chances we’ll get to see some of these beautiful creatures on a regular basis. There are a few very affordable techniques that can be used toRead More
This diagram has been floating around the internet for several years, and has a habit of becoming viral at least a few times a year. Since it has been making the rounds again I thought I would address this once and for all. THE GOOD Well, actually, before we begin let me get this outRead More