Category Archives: rattlesnake

Stung by a Poisonous Snake?! Venom vs. Poison

Posted on August 18, 2014 by snake Buddies

This article was inspired by Kimberly, who is the wife of our resident SnakeBuddy, Gavin. When Gavin and I are out looking for critters, knee-deep in Cheat Grass, Sagebrush and desert sand, the title above is the text message Kimberly likes … Continue reading →

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Posted in centipede, Poisonous, rattlesnake, Snakes, venomous | Tagged Cone Snail, fangs, poison, poisonous snake, poisonous snakes, snake venom, stings, Tiger Keelback, Venom, Venomous snake, venomous snakes | 12 Comments

Is this Snake Venomous? What to Look for when Dealing with Snakes.

Posted on June 20, 2013 by snake Buddies

Despite the inherent fear that many people face, when a snake crosses their path, wildlife respecting people will often ask themselves, “How do I know if this snake is dangerous or harmless?” As snake conservationists, we appreciate and respect the people … Continue reading →

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Posted in coral snake, great basin rattlesnake, Ground Snake, harmless snakes, King Snake, Milk Snake, non-venomous, rattlesnake, Shovel-nose Snake, Snake Identification, Snake Quiz, Snakes, venomous | Tagged Agkistrodon piscivorus, Copperhead, Coral snake, Cottonmouth, harmless vs. venomous snakes, Rattlesnake, Snake, Snake identification, snake safety, Venomous snake, Water Moccasin, Water Snake | 94 Comments

Beautiful Snakes by the Dozen!

Posted on December 18, 2012 by snake Buddies

Slimy, ugly, disgusting, gross, evil, creepy and scary are among the first adjectives used by most, to describe snakes. My experience, is that many people feel that “ugly” creatures do not deserve our attention or conservation efforts. We smash spiders … Continue reading →

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Posted in Beautiful snakes, coral snake, non-venomous, rare, rattlesnake, Snakes, variability, venomous | Tagged African Bush Viper, Antivenom, Bamboo Ratsnake, Blue Coral Snake, Boiga dendrophila, conservation, Coral Cobra, Coral snake, elapid, Ethiopian Mountain Adder, Kanburian Pit Viper, Mangrove Snake, Mangshan Viper, neurotixin, pit viper, Pope's Pit Viper, Snake, Snakebite, Snakes, Speckled Racer, Speckled Rattlesnake, Temple Viper, Tropidolaemus wagleri, Venom, venomous snakes, Wagler's Viper | 9 Comments

Variability of the Great Basin Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus lutosus)

Posted on October 6, 2010 by snake Buddies

As a venomous snake fan, I’ve spent more than my share of time hiking, driving and poking around in the woods looking for rattlesnakes. As a kid, I always hoped one day that I might be seen, on at least … Continue reading →