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Category: Other Types of Snakes

link to Are Snakes Intelligent? (How Smart Are Most Snake Pets?)

Are Snakes Intelligent? (How Smart Are Most Snake Pets?)

Snakes catch prey, allude predators, and are smart enough to know when to hide and when to attack. But is that just instinct or are snakes intelligent? Snakes are generally considered less...

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Types of Snakes in Austin (Central Texas Venomous Snake)

Austin, located in Central Texas, is home to a wide variety of snakes, some poisonous and many not. But what are the types of snakes in Austin Texas? Austin is home to a variety of snakes,...

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Do Black Snakes Kill Copperheads & Rattlesnakes (keep away?)

We've all heard the urban legends that certain kinds of non-poisonous snakes keep poisonous snakes away. Buy which ones, and do black snakes keep poisonous snakes away? Black snakes, such as...

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Can a Snake Bite You Underwater? (common water snakes)

When we swim in a river, lake, or even the ocean, the last thing most of us think about is snake bites. But since some snakes can swim, can a snake bite you underwater? It is unlikely for a...

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link to Are Snakes Active at Night? (All You Need to Know)

Are Snakes Active at Night? (All You Need to Know)

Snakes are often misunderstood and feared due to their ability to strike and bite, poisonous or not. But during the day, at least, we can hopefully see them coming. But are snakes active at...

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Can Snake Venom Kill a Chicken? (Chickens immune to venom?)

Many people believe that adult chickens and guinea hens are safe from snakes, but is that true, what about baby chicks or eggs in the chicken coop? And are chickens immune to snake venom? No,...

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Hi, I'm Ellis Garvin. I was raised in central Texas; home to rattlers, coral snakes, copperheads, and more. But where I live now, in the foothills of Grass Valley, California, I have encountered hundreds of rattlesnakes in my lifetime. Join me on this journey of looking at these fascinating animals and learning about them as we answer all the top rattlesnake questions.

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