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General rule except for coral snakes, is that a head that looks like a thumb, non poisonous. Head that looks like a diamond, poisonous. For coral snakes, that whole red next to yellow thing.

Good to know! I'd heard bright colors were an indicator. And that orange ring made me wonder. Didn't want to find it in my running shoes some morning!

Please note this is not an accurate method for snake identification. Many if not most harmless snakes can flatten their heads as a defensive mechanism when threatened.



The same holds true for "rule of thumb" dealing with the shape of their pupil. Many venomous snakes eyes will dilate in low light, appearing round. Both of these factors can put you on the path to identifying a snake but neither can be used without considering other factors.

Well, it's worked for me. Never been bitten by a poisonous snake, but can't say the same for non-poisonous