Snake people, get in here!

[brewer]

Switch to a mongoose pond.

[The Grand Nudger]

Do I have really bad eyesight or something? I can't see these head features everyone is talking about. *shrugs*

IKR, lol?

Moccasins are almost impossible to misidentify.  Whenever a person finds themselves wondering "is this a cottonmouth or some other snake?" - it's the other snake.

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Forgot to add, an easier way to get rid of it..would be to get bigger fish.

[Lucanus]

Get your neighbour’s kids to play with it.

It it bites them and they die, you know it’s venomous and can take precautions.

😇

In snake culture, that is considered a dick move.

[Shell B]

Do I have really bad eyesight or something? I can't see these head features everyone is talking about. *shrugs*

IKR, lol?

Moccasins are almost impossible to misidentify.  Whenever a person finds themselves wondering "is this a cottonmouth or some other snake?" - it's the other snake.

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Forgot to add, an easier way to get rid of it..would be to get bigger fish.

I've never seen one in person, but I am a snake enthusiast. From what I know, getting it to show its mouth is the best way to tell if it's a cottonmouth. Without seeing its underside or its face up close, I can't say that it isn't. *If* its coloring is as uniform as it seems in that picture, I don't think it's likely. Again, I'm no expert. Just a fan.

[Shell B]

Do I have really bad eyesight or something? I can't see these head features everyone is talking about. *shrugs*

Not your eyesight at all. That's why I prefaced my comment with "from what I can tell." I cant see it clearly at all. Mostly I'm just advising caution. While very few people actually die from venomous snake bites, it's always better safe than sorry.

Oh, certainly use caution when you live in one of the areas of the country that has lots of venomous snakes. Wear high boots and tuck your pants in when you're wandering around that area. Keep a picture of the thing in case it bites you. Antivenin will do the trick.

*If* I recall correctly, water moccasins will get all, "look at me" before they'll actually bite you, so you have time to back away if you have a chance to see it whip its head back and show its fangs. Very few snakes will actively try to bite you just for being near them. That's why you're usually looking good if you just watch out not to step on one.

[vorlon13]

I know these are dangerous . . . .

[The Valkyrie]

Get your neighbour’s kids to play with it.

It it bites them and they die, you know it’s venomous and can take precautions.

😇

In snake culture, that is considered a dick move.

In Beccs culture it's considered answering an all important question while potentially keeping kids off your lawn in future...

😉

[Angrboda]

I know these are dangerous . . . .

Notice the head is wider than the neck. Apparently that's key.

[brewer]

Have you noticed a newly arrived naked chick and apple tree in the yard?

[Ravenshire]

Not your eyesight at all. That's why I prefaced my comment with "from what I can tell." I cant see it clearly at all. Mostly I'm just advising caution. While very few people actually die from venomous snake bites, it's always better safe than sorry.

Oh, certainly use caution when you live in one of the areas of the country that has lots of venomous snakes. Wear high boots and tuck your pants in when you're wandering around that area. Keep a picture of the thing in case it bites you. Antivenin will do the trick.

*If* I recall correctly, water moccasins will get all, "look at me" before they'll actually bite you, so you have time to back away if you have a chance to see it whip its head back and show its fangs. Very few snakes will actively try to bite you just for being near them. That's why you're usually looking good if you just watch out not to step on one.

Yep. Snakes, venomous or not, aren't much interested in biting anything other than prey unless sick, cornered or threatened. Even then, they typically display in some way or another before they strike. At least, any you're likely to find in North America.