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I saw a strange snake in my yard today and was wondering if it could be a rattlesnake. How can I tell the difference between harmless and dangerous snakes?

April 26, 2017difference harmless rattlesnake saw Snake Strange today wondering yard

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I saw a strange snake in my yard today and was wondering if it could be a rattlesnake. How can I tell the difference between harmless and dangerous snakes?

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Most snakes are harmless and beneficial. Michigan’s only venomous snake has rattles and eliptical pupils in its eyes. Native snakes with pointed tails and round pupils are non-venomous. Some people have snake-phobia.