How can I know if a snake is venomous or not?

It has been reported that many people are asking how can I know if a snake is venomous or not if there is a snake in front of me, so let me just start by saying that all snakes are dangerous, no matter whether they are venomous or not and you should stay away from them if you see them.

There is no special characteristic that determines whether a snake is venomous or not, but there are always exceptions and myths in general. Generally speaking, there are certain myths you ought to keep in mind in order to find out whether a snake is venomous or not.
In this article, we will provide you with some general identification tips or myths by finding out whether a snake is venomous or not, but if you want a more comprehensive look at whether a snake is venomous or not, then we recommend that you seek out a wildlife professional who receives training in this field.

General Characteristics and Myths Detecting whether a snake is venomous or non-venomous

It is important to note that there are some general ways to identify snakes so that they can be classified as venomous or non-venomous. However, there isn't a 100% chance that this myth is correct, so if you wish to learn more about this, you need to consult with a snake specialist.

Here is a list of some myths that are believed to be true about whether the snake is venomous or not.

• Snakes with triangular heads are venomous- It is believed that a snake that has venom has a distinct head, and has a triangular-shaped head in comparison to a non-venomous snake, while venomous snakes have a venom sac that they carry around, thus giving their heads the appearance of being beefy. In contrast, non-venomous snakes have rounded heads, and some non-venomous snakes mimic the triangular shape of their heads by flattening their heads, which makes them appear more frightening to potential predators, as well as making them appear more aggressive to potential prey.
• It is possible for venomous snakes to rattle their tails- Some venomous snakes rattle their tails while others do not, if a snake is rattling its tail then it is pretty common a defense mechanism for a snake to use, but not all venomous snakes rattle their tails. In addition, it is important to note that some snakes, which are not venomous, produce a rattling sound when they are around dry leaves or grass, so it is possible that these snakes may rattle their tails as well.
• They can be identified by their patterns- It is commonly believed that snakes that have distinct patterns and colors are venomous snakes and are dangerous; however, this is not true because some snakes, such as the black mamma, have a distinct pattern but they are not venomous. As a result, this method does not help distinguish between venomous snakes and nonvenomous snakes.
• Eye pupils of venomous snakes are elliptical- It is believed that venomous snakes are considered to have thin, black vertical surrounds and a yellow-green eyeball, while some venomous snakes are known to have eyes with a vertical pupil slit, similar to cats, instead of a rounded pupil as most humans have. The eyes of non-venomous snakes are round and teddy bear eyes-like, in contrast to all venomous snakes.
• According to their behavior- It is believed that behavior also indicates venom or non-venomous snakes such as the only venomous water snake will swim with their entire bodies visible on the water. This is because venomous water snakes have inflated lungs when swimming, whereas non-venomous snakes will swim with their bodies submerged.

Below are a few more myths about venoms and how they can be distinguished from non-venomous snakes.

• There are some people who believe that snakes that have venom have tiny holes near their nostrils.
• The fangs of venomous snakes cause two dots to be punctured after biting the victim.
• In this case, it is believed that the venomous snake bears venom of medical significance, whereas other snakes that aren't venomous don't have it.