Having spent thirty years in the combined equine and veterinary fields, I am well aware of the danger of rattlesnakes. Working within the small animal veterinary field for many years, I saw what these reptiles can do. I also saw the benefit of prompt medical attention and antivenin. But when my horse, Pal, introduced his ...
Growing up as a resident in rural a desert community can provide a great deal of excitement. There may not be a great many places to go, the shopping centers don’t even come close to the malls of Los Angeles and New York City, however, there are a great many aspects of nature to discover. ...
According to the Humane Society of the United States, there are about 250 species and subspecies of snakes in the U.S. Just four types are venomous: copperhead, coral snake, water moccasin and rattlesnake. All rattlesnakes are pit vipers, which means they can detect heat from other animals. If a rattler was blindfolded, it would still ...
Venomous snakes receive a much worse rap than they deserve. Contrary to what Hollywood would have us believe, venomous snakes are not going to hunt us down and try and kill us. Venomous snakes are actually quite particular in what they choose to strike. It takes a venomous snake about one week to replenish its ...
Many times bites from snakes are due to owner negligence. Carelessness can mean getting bit and many experienced snake owners say if you haven’t been bitten yet it’s coming. Due to most keeping snakes that are not poisonous or “hot” snakes, this is just about that group. A bite can hurt, it’ll bleed and the ...
There are scores of urban myths floating around about snake bites and the proper methods with which to treat them. Unfortunately, these myths have been accepted as truth too often and have resulted in senseless deaths and injuries related to snake bites. If you are bitten by a snake, these are the things that you ...
Florida has its share of poisonous snakes and dangerous reptiles. Of course Florida is more known for alligators but there are 6 species of poisonous snakes in Florida. I do know that the correct term should be venomous snakes in Florida. However more people will Google the term “Poisonous snakes” than “Venomous snakes in Florida” ...
It’s not very uncommon, our dogs betting bit by bees, wasps, ants, and snakes. Our dogs go with us everywhere! They are exposed to the world around them and they are insanely curious about it! Dogs, especially puppies, play with just about anything moving or not. A bite or two will generally ease this appetite ...
Crotalus atrox, more commonly referred to as western diamondback rattlesnakes, are called the largest rattlesnakes in North America. They measure anywhere from 3 to 7 feet (0.9 to 2.1 meters) long, but only weigh 1 to 2 pounds (0.4 to 0.9 kilograms). Their famous rattles are made up of keratin (the same material found in ...