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Texas coralsnake
When most people think of highly venomous and potent snakes throughout the western states, they might first think of the bold and respectable rattlesnake, however a far more potent and secretive species lurks within the underbrush. This is the Texas coralsnake, one of three elapids found in North America and also one of the most potent snakes in the country.
Equipped with a deadly neurotoxin and myotoxin, this snake is easily able to dispatch a wide assortment of prey, including rattlesnakes.
People are quick to state that there is no antivenom available to treat the venom of these snakes, and while this is true, most people overlook the reason behind this. Production of antivenom to treat coralsnake bites was considered to be a loss of profit for the manufactures due to the fact that people almost never get bitten by these snakes.
These snakes are incredibly secretive and are quite reluctant to bite and only do so if absolutely necessary. This individual did not pose a threat whatsoever and I felt very comfortable in its 3 foot presence despite it packing a bite that could easily dispatch me.
Texas coralsnake
When most people think of highly venomous and potent snakes throughout the western states, they might first think of the bold and respectable rattlesnake, however a far more potent and secretive species lurks within the underbrush. This is the Texas coralsnake, one of three elapids found in North America and also one of the most potent snakes in the country.
Equipped with a deadly neurotoxin and myotoxin, this snake is easily able to dispatch a wide assortment of prey, including rattlesnakes.
People are quick to state that there is no antivenom available to treat the venom of these snakes, and while this is true, most people overlook the reason behind this. Production of antivenom to treat coralsnake bites was considered to be a loss of profit for the manufactures due to the fact that people almost never get bitten by these snakes.
These snakes are incredibly secretive and are quite reluctant to bite and only do so if absolutely necessary. This individual did not pose a threat whatsoever and I felt very comfortable in its 3 foot presence despite it packing a bite that could easily dispatch me.