No one knows snakes like Austin Stevens. When his program Austin Steven’s “Snakemaster” debuted on Animal Planet a decade ago, wildlife enthusiasts around the world were mesmerized not only with the serpents he encountered on film, […]
Snakes in Texas don’t really hibernate. Snakes (as well as turtles and alligators) will come out when the sun shines and the temperatures warm up a bit during winter. Certain snakes however will come out even […]
When Lucas Pelt was stalking a hog in a remote area near Trinity Bay, he was bitten by a 4.5-foot long cottonmouth. Join Chester Moore as he interviews the combat veteran and outdoors lover who experienced […]
Snakes in Texas don’t really hibernate. I have heard of several serpentine encounters in recent weeks and even had some dealings with a big coral snake myself. Snakes (as well as turtles and alligators) will come […]
Cottonmouths are the most frequently misidentified snake in Texas. A true cottonmouth is not a snake to be toyed with. They can deliver a deadly bite of hemotoxic venom that destroys tissue. Unlike their reputation of […]
Agkistrodon Piscivorus Agkistrodon piscivorus is a heck of a name isn’t it? No wonder we call it by its common name the cottonmouth. Fishing and outdoor activities are fast upon us as spring creeps up in […]
Snakes in Texas don’t hibernate-at least like many people think of hibernation. I have heard of several serpentine encounters in recent weeks and even had some dealings with a big coral snake myself. Snakes (as well […]
The cottonmouth is the most feared snake of the American South. With a reputation for a short temper, this stout pit viper often flashes the white of its mouth to say “Don’t Tread On Me”. Wise […]
The cottonmouth is the most notorious venomous snake in Texas. With a reputation as big as the state itself, there are many myths and legends surrounding this species. TFG Editor-In-Cheif Chester Moore is a big fan […]