# Today in nature I saw

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [July 20, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-in-nature-i-saw/915854 "2020-07-20T18:22:11Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 10, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-in-nature-i-saw/915854/333 "2020-11-10T16:14:48Z")

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As kayaker suggested, for personal safety, you are better off learning the colors and patterns of the venomous snakes in your area. Most states have a web site that will help. Here’s a pic of the species I think your snake belongs to.

[![](https://nas.er.usgs.gov/XIMAGESERVERX/2012/20120116160851.jpg) ](https://nas.er.usgs.gov/XIMAGESERVERX/2012/20120116160851.jpg)

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