No matter what the weather is like, we figured there’s no better time than the present for this useful reminder of how to identify venomous snakes.

There are four different types of poisonous snakes in the US.

Here’s how you identify venomous snakes…

1. Rattlesnake.

2. Cottonmouth (or Water Moccasin depending on where you’re from)

3. Copperhead

4. Coral Snake

According to the CDC, around 7,000 to 8,000 people get bit by a venomous snake every year in the U.S. alone. But even with that high a number, only around 5 deaths a year occur as a result of getting bitten.

Another thing to watch out for is that some venomous snakes have a broad, triangular head. Which is an indication of the venom sacks under their jaw.

Their pupils are also elliptical shaped instead of round. You know, if you get close enough to tell.

The exception to each of those indicators (broad head, elliptical eyes) is the ever tricky Coral Snake, who has a small head and round eyes. So stick to the rhyme with that one!

Alright, so you can identify venomous snakes … what else should you know about snakes in general?

Snakes tend to get more active at night, and in warm weather, which could be why we see so many snake videos in the summer. And we feel like we shouldn’t have to say this, but we’re going to. Don’t try to pick up or handle snakes you come across. The best way to not get bitten is to just leave them alone.

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