Oklahoma Snakes: How to Spot Friend from Foe

As the weather cools off into what meteorologists swear will be fall, it's only natural Oklahomans will venture back into the great outdoors. I know the mountains will surely be full of hikers taking in the beauty, but the cooler weather will also draw out the risks.

Oklahoma is home to several native venomous snakes, yet almost all Okies stick to the "The only good snake is a dead snake" mentality.

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Fun fact: Beneficial snake species actually eat venomous snakes... so killing a good snake only makes the possibility of your interaction with a dangerous species more likely.

Here's a quick rundown... If a snake looks like the following, be cool about it. Just calmly walk away. They're a crucial part of the natural balance in the wild, no need to kill them unless they're a little too close to home - like in the backyard... at which point, all is fair in love and war.

Oklahoma's Venomous Snakes

If you spend any amount of time outdoors in Oklahoma, it's always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the natural world around you. While only seven of Oklahoma's native 46 species of snake are venomous, it's those seven species that are seen the most in the wilds of the Sooner State.

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New Attractions to the 2024 Oklahoma State Fair

After years of public perception of the OK State Fair only being a place to eat food and play carnival games, they're stepping up their game with some shockingly awesome new attractions this year.

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Oklahoma State Parks

Get out and enjoy one of Oklahoma's amazing state parks sometime. From the high desert of Black Mesa to the swampy lowlands and tall pines of Southeast Oklahoma, there's a place of recreation for everyone in the Sooner State.

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