Venomous Snakes
Almost every snake you meet in the United States is harmless, and only a small number are venomous. Most of those are pit vipers, meaning the rattlesnakes, the copperhead and the cottonmouth, with the brightly banded coral snakes making up the rest. Here are the venomous snakes in the Huck field guide, each with a safety note and how to recognise it from a safe distance.
47 venomous snakes in the Huck field guide. Tap any one for identification, habitat, diet, and a live sightings map.
Two of these are especially easy to mix up - see how to tell them apart.
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How can I tell if a snake is venomous?
Identify the species rather than trusting folk rules about head or pupil shape, which are unreliable and put your face too close. In the United States the venomous snakes are the rattlesnakes, copperhead, cottonmouth and coral snakes. Learn the ones in your area from a photo, at a distance.
What should I do if I am bitten by a venomous snake?
Get to medical help immediately and keep calm and still, with the bite below heart level if you can. Do not cut the wound, try to suck out venom, apply ice, or use a tourniquet, all of which cause more harm. A photo of the snake from a safe distance can help, but never go back for it.