How to Tell if a Montgomery Snake is Venomous?

Some people are really afraid of Montgomery snakes maybe because we associate snakes being a venomous animal and once we bitten something bad will happen. Contrary however to that belief, only a few snake species carry venom that is harmful to individuals. So it really necessary for us to be informed well as to what type of snakes are considered harmless and the type we must stay away from.



Attribute venomous vs. Non venomous Alabama snake
At first glance it will be difficult to distinguish venomous and non- venomous snakes. There are some that believed that triangular- headed snakes are venomous however almost all snake species have this trait so this is not a strong fact that support how venomous a snake is. Others believed that when snakes makes rattling sounds they are venomous however this is a common behaviour to both venomous and non- venomous snakes. Having patterns is also a misconception that Montgomery snakes are venomous because even non-venomous snakes have patterns of their own.

These however are more reliable ways to distinguish if a snake is venomous
Almost all venomous snakes are comparably larger in size than non- venomous snakes. If it rattles because of the presence of rattle- like organ at the end of its tail probably it is a rattlesnake and rattlesnakes are venomous. The pupils of a venomous snake are elliptical in shape though this will not be easy to observe since most likely one will be afraid to look Alabama snakes directly in the eyes. Venomous snakes usually have pits between its nostrils. They use this heat sensitive pits to easily target their warm blooded preys.

What to do when exposed to venom
If there will be an encounter regardless you know if the snake is poisonous or not, it is best to steer away from it, just go away silently and let the creature on its own . It is essential also that when one visit a new location it is best to gather information about local Montgomery snake species observed in the area so that one will know what to do in an event of an encounter. If by chance a snake visits your home it is best to call some wildlife expert because they are much more knowledgeable on how to handle the snake species more than handling it yourself.

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