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Safety Disclaimer
Read this before relying on any page about venomous animals or reptile health.
In an emergency
If a person is bitten by a snake, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For guidance, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 (US). If a pet is bitten, contact a veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.
General information only
The content on House of Reptiles is for general educational purposes. It is not medical, first-aid, veterinary or legal advice, and it is not a substitute for a qualified professional. We do not publish first-aid, treatment or dosing instructions.
Identification
Identifying a snake from a description or photograph is never certain. Many harmless species resemble venomous ones, and individual animals vary. Treat any snake you cannot identify with certainty as potentially dangerous, keep your distance, and do not attempt to catch or kill it.
Pet care
Care information describes general practice. Individual animals have individual needs. If your reptile shows signs of illness, contact a veterinarian experienced with reptiles.
Laws
Laws on keeping, collecting, relocating or killing reptiles vary by state and locality. Nothing on this site is a statement of what is legal where you live; check with your state wildlife agency.
No warranty
We work to keep information accurate and current, but we cannot guarantee that every page is complete or free of error. Use of this site is at your own risk.
Last updated October 2026