Spotting the difference between venomous and nonvenomous snakes might save your life one day. The risk of a venomous snake bite is real, especially when hiking in areas where species of rattlesnakes thrive. So below I cover how to identify poisonous snakes. You might encounter a timber rattlesnake or even an eastern coral snake while … Read more
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, both venomous and non-venomous. Venomous snakes found in the area include the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, Copperhead, and Coral Snake. … Read more
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 night? Yes, snakes are active at night. They are nocturnal animals, meaning they hunt and feed during the night and sleep … Read more
There’s no denying that having a pet snake can be really cool. So cool, in fact, that they are one of the most popular household pets in the reptile family. Rattlesnakes are common reptiles that can be found in many areas, but can rattlesnakes be tamed? Rattlesnakes cannot be tamed but they can learn to … Read more
Cowboys and workers often work in rural areas where rattlesnakes could be present. Luckily, those people also are likely to be wearing thick leather boots of some kind. But is that enough protection? Can a rattlesnake bite through leather boots? Many types of heavy-duty tall leather boots are resistant to rattlesnake bites. But it will … Read more
Snakes have an incredibly great sense of smell. This increases their ability to hunt and follow their prey but it also makes them easy to scare away by using the right odors. So what smells do rattlesnakes hate? Rattlesnakes hate the smell of garlic, ammonia, cloves, naphthalene, sulfur, and other powerful scents. While scent deterrents … Read more
I often go on walks in the evening and sometimes the sun sets before I get back home. Because there are a lot of rattlesnakes where I live, I often worry I’m going to step on one in the dark. But I sometimes see them during the day too. So are rattlesnakes active at night? … Read more
Rattlesnakes ought not to be trifled with, that’s for sure. Many of us are used to the idea of a coiled snake meaning danger, but can a rattlesnake strike if not coiled? As a general rule, rattlesnakes can strike even if they are not coiled, and when they are coiled, it does not always mean … Read more
If you live in an area where rattlesnakes are common, you may be wondering if getting a pool is the right choice for you. Do rattlesnakes go in swimming pools? Rattlesnakes do not go willingly into swimming pools because the chlorine is poisonous to them. If rattlesnakes do end up in your swimming pool, they … Read more
Anytime you hear a rattle in the bushes, watch out, because it could be a rattlesnake. If you find yourself face-to-face with one, you need to know if you have time to fight or flight. But can you outrun a rattlesnake? I looked into it and here is what I found out. You can outrun … Read more