As temperatures continue to rise, snakes will be on the move. Many people are of the opinion that “the only good snake is a dead snake.” However, of the 36 different types of native snakes shown on the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries guide, only 6 are venomous. They include:
- Eastern Coralsnake
- Pygmy Rattlesnake
- Copperhead
- Cottonmouth
- Timber Rattlesnake
- Eastern Diamond-Backed Rattlesnake
