Don't believe you can't get bit by a venomous snake while you're bugging out or just spending time in your backyard for that matter. When I was a teenager, my dad got bit by a rattlesnake in our backyard. He was doing outdoor chores when he came across what he thought was a bull snake. Well, it ended up being a rattlesnake. Since this was a baby rattler, it was harder to identify.
You can learn how to identify snakes, even babies. With a little bit of study, you can learn to recognize a snake by its coloring and head shape. As a prepper, you can expect the grid is going to collapse and when it does, you should know how to identify different types of snakes. You should especially know how to recognize the venomous ones.
Keep in mind that even though you know how to identify snakes doesn't mean you won't get bit. However, at least, you'll know what snake you're dealing with and can back the hell away.
Most snakes are not venomous, but while you're bugging out and are focused on staying safe, a dangerous snake can catch you by surprise. My dad encountered a rattlesnake when he least expected it, and he got bit in the process. Don't let this be you.
After the break, you can learn how to identify a copperhead snake and also where this snake is found in the United States.
Then you will continue to learn how to identify more venomous snakes. As a prepper, it's in your best interest to learn how to pinpoint various dangerous snakes — be prepared for whatever may come your way!
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It’s easy, all snakes must die!!!
Not going to have to identify if it is poisonous or not. They will be killed and added to the food stores. Simple as that.
I agree with these men… In particular Brandon. While bugging out, ain’t no time to focus on identifying it. It’s gonna die and be hung for jerkey.
You can’t be too picky about eating. You have to keep your energy and protein levels at their highest. I am careful of all snakes. Even the bight from a non-venomous snake can be detrimental if it is not taken care of. I’ll it and eat it, or get out of dodge. Make sure to burn the head in a very hot fire, or bury it deep so it doesn’t continue to be a danger.
You should be able to tell in a glance
Cat’s eye’s=poison
arrow head = poison
Round head = non poison
Round eye’s= non poison
But as Brandon said you don’t want to be bit by any snake and remember if you have to mess with one don’t let it coil get a stick and stretch it out then pin the head
A good snake is a dead snake….good n dead…
HELL YEA THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT…
Who cares. ..I’ll eat it before it has a chance to strike.
Anything that moves that fast and doesn’t have legs needs to die
Fry it brother. Thats the best way to eat snake.
I like rattlesnake.
Yum fried rattlesnake
No. I fully intend to die a miserable death while convincing myself my bug out plans were in order.
Yep… hot campfire grilled lizard served with a nice compliment of field greens…
If you can’t identify the difference between venomous and non venomous snakes, you will probably have a hard time with a lot of things in a bug out situation.
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Ooop you said snakes right???
I usually identity them after they are dead. They dont wiggle as much. Plus them copperheaded rattle moccasin pit vipers are masters of disguise!
Before letting them bite me,yes. If they hit you first then it doesn’t really matter much does it?
Knowing what species live in your region will help quite a bit as well.
If you can’t list half a dozen venomous snakes on one page, I’m not interested in your advice. Clickbait….damn.
Not worried about it if I kill them all…
Yes that is the correct answer Dave.
Just trat all snakes as venomous and kill them on site, or steer way clear, problem solved.
The coral snake has a round head and round pupils, and it is deadly.
One of the few exceptions but it doesn’t have fangs so it’s….. Well it is extremely deadly but hard to actually get its venom in you not saying I would ever play around with one tho
If i cant identify the snake i treat it like a venomous one. Better safe than sorry.
I know someone that eats any kind of snakes . a friend Benjamin Landry
no venomous snakes here in Maine…problem solved lol
Yes got 6
Dead. Lol
Almost stepped on this today walking down a trail next to a river? What’s your take?
http://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/water_moccasin_watersnake_comparison.shtml
I think this was non venomous water snake, but still scared the gf something fierce.
Only bone I have to pick is the claim the timber rattler occurs only in eastern Kansas. That snake occurs everywhere in Missouri.
Common water but still dont take a chane
Food!
There’s a king snake that lives under my shed. He’s a good snake. He keeps the rodents and venomous snakes away. He leaves me alone and I leave him alone I just remember to keep an eye out for him. I even named him Jake.
Well….I’m scared of em…
I have this system, where if it comes down to it, I’ll just kill and eat all snakes in my way
And it works pretty well William Haddad
I’m not going to look it in the eyes or count bands or listen for rattles or any other nonsense. I’m going to put a bullet in its brain.