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Biologists say that the term venomous is used on organisms which transfer toxins through stinging or biting.

On the other hand, poisonous is used on organisms whose toxins are transferred if you consume them.

Knowing how to identify a venomous vs non venomous snake is critical especially if you live in a snake-infested area.

Here are tips to help you know how to tell a poisonous snake.

1. POISONOUS SNAKE EYES PUPILS ARE ELLIPTICAL:

While a non venomous snake has a round pupils (eyes), a venomous snake has slit-like elliptical eyes that resemble cat ’s eyes.

2. POISONOUS SNAKE HEAD SHAPE IS TRIANGULAR AND BROAD:

Nearly all snakes have triangular heads. This means you can’t rely on this characteristic alone to identify the most venomous snake.

In addition to this feature, you’ll have to look out for other factors. The difference, in this case, can be spotted closer to the reptile’s jaw. In the case of a venomous snake, it’ll have a skinny neck and a fat head.

The reason for this is because the venom sacks are located under the snake’s jaw.

Non venomous snakes, on the other hand, have a steadily sloping jaw since they have no venom sacks.

3. IF IT RATTLES IT’S TAIL:

If a snake rattles its tail, you should run for dear life.

Rattling is the first sign that you’re encountering one of the most poisonous snakes.

Non venomous snakes make the rattling sound through hauling its tail across dry leaves.

Don’t be curious to figure out whether or not the snake is venomous. Staying away is safer.

4. IF THE REPTILE HAS A HEAT SENSING PIT:

A snake’s heat-sensing pit in venomous snakes is located between the nose and the eye.

Of course, this isn’t a characteristic you would identify easily from a distance, and you wouldn’t dare go closer to the snake to get a clearer look.

Often, many vipers will have a heat-sensing pit, while the non venomous snakes lacks this feature.

5. IF THE REPTILE HAS A COLORFUL PATTERN:

Many times, if a snake has solid colors, chances are it’s harmless.

On the other hand, if a snake is more patterned and colorful, you need to exercise caution.

Of course, not all overly patterned and colorful snakes are venomous.

A good example of this would be the black mamba commonly found in Eastern and Southern Africa.

Source: https://survivalistgear.co/how-to-tell-snake-poisonous-venomous/

WHAT TO DO WHEN BITTEN BY A SNAKE:

-Call for first aid immediately
-Stay calm
-Remove jewelry from areas that could swell
-Don’t attempt to fight the snake
-Avoid cutting, sucking, washing, or pressing the bite
-Fasten a pressure immobilization splint and bandage to prevent the venom from navigating through your lymphatic system (don’t have it so tight it restricts blood flow, though)
-Change your position to keep the bite area level or below where your heart is at
-Don’t apply ice
-Don’t use a tourniquet
-Don’t drink caffeine
-Don’t drink alcohol

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Nothing will join me and that creature be it non venomous or venomous snake.

Also, one should know the species of snake in ones local community. For instance, the majority of snakes in my community are pythons and they're non poisonous.

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WiszyFraud:
Biologists say that the term venomous is used on organisms which transfer toxins through stinging or biting.

On the other hand, poisonous is used on organisms whose toxins are transferred if you consume them.

Knowing how to identify a venomous vs non venomous snake is critical especially if you live in a snake-infested area.

Here are tips to help you know how to tell a poisonous snake.

1. POISONOUS SNAKE EYES PUPILS ARE ELLIPTICAL:

While a non venomous snake has a round pupils (eyes), a venomous snake has slit-like elliptical eyes that resemble cat ’s eyes.

2. POISONOUS SNAKE HEAD SHAPE IS TRIANGULAR AND BROAD:

Nearly all snakes have triangular heads. This means you can’t rely on this characteristic alone to identify the most venomous snake.

In addition to this feature, you’ll have to look out for other factors. The difference, in this case, can be spotted closer to the reptile’s jaw. In the case of a venomous snake, it’ll have a skinny neck and a fat head.

The reason for this is because the venom sacks are located under the snake’s jaw.

Non venomous snakes, on the other hand, have a steadily sloping jaw since they have no venom sacks.

3. IF IT RATTLES IT’S TAIL:

If a snake rattles its tail, you should run for dear life.

Rattling is the first sign that you’re encountering one of the most poisonous snakes.

Non venomous snakes make the rattling sound through hauling its tail across dry leaves.

Don’t be curious to figure out whether or not the snake is venomous. Staying away is safer.

4. IF THE REPTILE HAS A HEAT SENSING PIT:

A snake’s heat-sensing pit in venomous snakes is located between the nose and the eye.

Of course, this isn’t a characteristic you would identify easily from a distance, and you wouldn’t dare go closer to the snake to get a clearer look.

Often, many vipers will have a heat-sensing pit, while the non venomous snakes lacks this feature.

5. IF THE REPTILE HAS A COLORFUL PATTERN:

Many times, if a snake has solid colors, chances are it’s harmless.

On the other hand, if a snake is more patterned and colorful, you need to exercise caution.

Of course, not all overly patterned and colorful snakes are venomous.

A good example of this would be the black mamba commonly found in Eastern and Southern Africa.

Source: https://survivalistgear.co/how-to-tell-snake-poisonous-venomous/

Number 1 would be the best
method to use... Eye ball to eye
ball.

WiszyFraud:
WHAT TO DO WHEN BITTEN BY A SNAKE:

-Call for first aid immediately
-Stay calm
-Remove jewelry from areas that could swell
-Don’t attempt to fight the snake
-Avoid cutting, sucking, washing, or pressing the bite
-Fasten a pressure immobilization splint and bandage to prevent the venom from navigating through your lymphatic system (don’t have it so tight it restricts blood flow, though)
-Change your position to keep the bite area level or below where your heart is at
-Don’t apply ice
-Don’t use a tourniquet
-Don’t drink caffeine
-Don’t drink alcohol

✌️

You need to know the type
of snakes in your hood, and
the anti-venom to use for the specific poisonous snake.
Anti-venoms vary in efficacy
depending on the type of
snake.