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Note:
specimens are commonly darker than photo shown.
Sometimes snakes are almost entirely black. Also note
the large head, which is distinct in size from the neck.
This distinction is useful in identifying it from other
snakes that are not venomous, such as non-venomous water
snakes. The heads of these non-venomous snakes are
smaller and there is not such a distinction in size from
the neck. The neck gradually tapers into the head.
It should be noted that many non-venomous snakes, such
as varieties of water snakes, will flatten their heads
in an attempt to make the head seem larger and to mimic
the appearance venomous snakes. Careful observation can
easily distinguish the difference. |
