Rattlesnakes belong to a unique group of
venomous snakes known as pit vipers and the rattlesnake is the only pit viper found in California.
Not exact matches
It has long been
known that black widow spiders, like some
venomous snakes, can deliver «dry bites» to warn off larger animals without wasting venom on them.
Mostly
known for their stealthy, slithery sinews and the
venomous bites of some species,
snakes have largely gotten a bad rap over the centuries.
Yeah I really only use my kit on the road and not while hiking, so not really much chance of someone getting bitten by a
venomous snake in there car I hope But I do
know someone who travels to do education with very many
venomous snakes in his van so maybe I should have had one when I lived in NC.
The car's name, Mangusta, is Italian for mongoose, a small animal
known for its quickness, and its ability to fight and kill
venomous snakes, particularly cobras.
Pet owners should
know what kinds of
venomous snakes may be in their environment — and where these
snakes are most likely to be found — so they can keep pets out of those areas.
Most people do not have to worry about having
venomous snakes invade their property so
no dogs are needed to protect their children while at play.
We
know a story like this brings real concern to pet owners in Florida who
know rattlesnakes, and other
venomous snakes, typically become more frequent and visible during the summer months which can pose a threat.
Would you
know what to do if it was a
venomous snake and your pet was bitten?
By far, the majority of all
venomous snake bites in the United States are caused by members of Crotalidae, better
known as pit vipers.