what kind of snakes are poisonous
How to Identify a Venomous Snake. Snakes have captured our imaginationâand fearâfor as long as we've shared the planet together. They are the stuff of legend. While less than 1/3 of all snake species are venomous (unless you live in Australia, where that number is 65%!), it's good to know what to look out for. Be careful around all snakesâbut non venomous snake bites aren't painful, they feel like a pinprick.