Garter snake Thislet 'im gooooo Never kill snakes unless 1 they come into an area you have pets, 2 they pose a danger to your immediately, and 3South central Texas is home to more species of snake than any other location in the country Some examples of snakes you might see this time of year in the San Antonio area include Texas rat snakes, checkered garter snakes, many species of harmless water snakes, desert kingsnakes, ribbon snakes, coachwhipsOnly one species of coral snake, the Texas coral snake (Micrurus tener), lives in Texas These snakes have a very different appearance from pit vipers, with slender bodies, small heads, and alternating rings of bright red, yellow, and black Texas coral snakes are typically less aggressive than pit vipers, but have extremely potent venom
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