Tag: VENOMOUS SNAKES

Alabama Snake Guide: Identifying venomous snakes and what to do if you see them

While many snakes in Alabama are harmless, there are venomous snakes and it’s important to know that while you may think you can identify venomous snakes by their color, eye shape and head shape, there are always anomalies that could trick even seasoned snake handlers.

Identifying and avoiding Alabama's venomous snakes

If you talk about snakes in a public setting for any length of time, you will likely hear the phrase “the only good snake is a dead snake” or something similar. While it is important to be cautious around snakes, and other wild creatures, the phrase is not necessarily true.