Many venomous snakes have a triangular or diamond-shaped head due to venom glands. Non-venomous snakes usually have a rounded head.

Many venomous snakes have a triangular or diamond-shaped head due to venom glands. Non-venomous snakes usually have a rounded head.

Venomous snakes often have vertical, slit-like pupils (similar to a cat), while non-venomous snakes usually have round pupils.

Venomous snakes often have vertical, slit-like pupils (similar to a cat), while non-venomous snakes usually have round pupils.

Pit vipers (like rattlesnakes) have heat-sensing pits between their eyes and nostrils, used to detect prey.

Pit vipers (like rattlesnakes) have heat-sensing pits between their eyes and nostrils, used to detect prey.

Certain venomous species have distinct markings.

Certain venomous species have distinct markings.

Rattlesnakes and similar species may have a rattle or blunt tail.

Rattlesnakes and similar species may have a rattle or blunt tail.

Venomous snakes are often more aggressive and may coil up in a defensive position when threatened.

Venomous snakes are often more aggressive and may coil up in a defensive position when threatened.

Not all triangular-headed snakes are venomous, and not all brightly colored snakes are dangerous.

Not all triangular-headed snakes are venomous, and not all brightly colored snakes are dangerous.

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