Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, ...

Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, that is still 14 species of snakes to be on the lookout for when ...

While many species are harmless and generally avoid humans, knowing their habitats can help lessen the shock of an unexpected ...

By any name, this venomous snake is known to bite when threatened and poses a danger to humans. Learn more about the cottonmouth/water moccasin in this informative video. AZ Animals (US) ...

Goodwin also emphasized that the several varieties of water snake in Oklahoma, including diamondback, blotched and northern, among others, are much more plentiful and widespread than are cottonmouths.

Although there are more than 100 snake species and subspecies in Texas, there are only four groups of venomous snakes. If you can safely identify them, you have a better chance of avoiding bites.