Texas Rat Snake Considered a subspecies of the black rat snake, Texas rat snakes (Elaphe obsoleta linheimeri) are primarily found in Texas Their coloring can vary significantly, but generally, they are tan in color with dark blotching from head to tail As a rule of thumb, the further north you go, the darker they become In length, they can reach 4 to 5 feet But despite their large sizeMost snakes in Texas are not harmful to humans In fact, snakes benefit people by eating rodents and insects, thus providing free, allnatural pest control However, some snakes are venomous, meaning that their bite can cause severe injury or death if untreated Learning to distinguish between venomous and nonvenomous snakes will help you stay safe when you encounter a snakeIn this video you will learn things you need to look for to identify a baby copperhead snakeCopperhead snakes are poi
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Shelter Advises Against Glue Traps As Baby Snake Season Arrives
