Texas Fish & Game

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September 21, 2022

Bitten By A Cottonmouth! (Firsthand Account of A Serious TX Snakebite Incident)

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 […]
January 7, 2018

TX Most Dangerous Animals

Texas has abundant wildlife and although animal attacks are rare there are a number that can cause problems for people. Education is the first step in staying safe in the outdoors and this week I thought […]
October 24, 2017

Snake venom turns human blood into jelly (video)

If you were afraid of snakes before watching this clip, there is a good chance you will be even more afraid when it’s over. Watch as the venom of a Russell’s Viper is mixed with human […]
September 26, 2017

Have you ever seen a cottonmouth do this?

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 […]
January 27, 2014

Snakebite costs man $80 K

A North Carolina man was billed $80,000 for an 18-hour hospital stay last summer after being bitten by a snake – and almost all of the bill was for anti-venom. Eric Furguson, 54, of Mooresville, was […]