What Are the Different Kinds of Snakes?
There are a variety of different kinds of snakes in the world, some of which are poisonous and some of which are harmless. Except in a few cases, telling the difference is difficult based solely on looks. Many of the different kinds of snakes are included in the families of Viperidae, Elapidae, Colubridae and Hydrophidae. The kinds of snakes known as Viperidae, or what many of us know as vipers, are found all over the world. The only areas of the world in which these kinds of snakes have not been found are Australia and Madagascar. These venomous snakes have long, hinged fangs, which allow the snake to enact a deep bite into its victim. Some Viperidae include rattlesnakes, bushmasters, adders, copperheads, and vipers. The bite from one of these snakes can cause any number of problems for the victim, including blood loss, necrosis, swelling, and even disruption of normal blood clotting.
