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The 10 most venomous snakes and where you're most likely to find them

Inland Taipan: The World's Most Toxic Serpent Picture the inland taipan coiled in the cracked earth of central Australia, ...

9 Fastest Snakes in the World (And Where They Live)

Most people’s reaction to seeing a snake is a mix of surprise and a sudden urge to be somewhere else, especially if you find ...

7 Nocturnal Snakes That Hunt When the Sun Goes Down

Snakes are highly effective predators, using a wide range of tactics to capture their prey. While many modern snakes have ...
The New York Times

Snakes Use Smelly Musk to Keep Ants Out of Their Pants

Forget fangs full of venom — the backsides of serpents pack secretions volatile enough to kill insect invaders. By Joshua Rapp Learn A writhing ball of slimed-up, musky-smelling snake might be just ...
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Rattlesnakes Slither Through Every State—Except These Four

Rattlesnakes are common throughout many areas of the U.S., particularly the Southwest. Only 4 out of 50 states are completely rattlesnake free. Rattlesnakes are an iconic part of the American ...
Austin American-Statesman

Snakes on the plains? 7 places in Texas you're most likely to encounter a rattlesnake

If you're hiking, hunting, or just spending time outdoors in Texas, there's one sound you don't want to hear: the sharp warning rattle of a snake. And in some parts of the state, the odds of hearing ...