Did You Know?
Non-Venomous Snakes Can Have a Triangular Shaped Head?
Rat Snake, Water Snake, Rat Snake and Rat Snake
Thay’re All Harmless
Obviously, snakes do not have arms or legs. When threatened, some species of non-venomous snakes will go into a defensive posture that can cause their head to have a triangular appearance. However, there are many venomous snakes that do have a triangular shaped head. So, unless you are trained or you are absolutely certain of the identity of the snake, we advise that you stay clear and do not touch or pick up the snake.
Some species of snakes look very similar to other species. Below are some commonly confused species and different characteristics you can look for when trying to make an identification!
