STOUT

I saw a pretty large Rat Snake descending an oak tree at the trails today... we mistook it for a diamondback water snake (which isn't venomous). And apparently "water moccasin" is a misnomer coined by some idiot. Also:

Venomous snakes are often said to be poisonous, although this is not the correct term, as venoms and poisons are different. Poisons can be absorbed by the body, such as through the skin or digestive system, while venoms must first be introduced directly into tissues or the blood stream (envenomated) through mechanical means.

http://www.houstonherp.com/TxRat.html

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