This website was dreamed up in the late 1990s when I realized there weren't any sites on the World Wide Web that detailed Oklahoma snakes or helped people properly identify these wonderful creatures. In the fall of 2001, I ran into an old grade school friend who just happened to design webpages for a living. After pitching my idea to him, I decided to make my Oklahoma snake ID webpage a reality. I consulted some other people in the herpetological community for advice, secured ample funding to get things started, and set out to compile photographs and information for all of Oklahoma's snakes.
This site is wholly intended to be a complete educational experience. My goal is to help my fellow Oklahomans learn about the amazing variety of snakes in our state, and also to help them learn how to live in harmony with these very same animals.
Unfortunately, misinformation, rumors, and myths are how many people communicate about snakes, and this webpage is an attempt to stop that trend. Snakes are highly beneficial and do much more for the ecosystem than most people realize.
Out of 49 species, only 8 are venomous, and not all snakes are found in all areas of the state. The odds that you'll have an encounter with a venomous snake are extremely low. That's why I want you to learn about ALL of Oklahoma's snakes. I want you to be prepared with the correct information when and if you see a snake, whether it be out in the woods, at the lake, or in your backyard.
Thank you for visiting www.oksnakes.org. Your comments, suggestions, and donations are always welcomed.
Happy herping,
Aaron
This site is wholly intended to be a complete educational experience. My goal is to help my fellow Oklahomans learn about the amazing variety of snakes in our state, and also to help them learn how to live in harmony with these very same animals.
Unfortunately, misinformation, rumors, and myths are how many people communicate about snakes, and this webpage is an attempt to stop that trend. Snakes are highly beneficial and do much more for the ecosystem than most people realize.
Out of 49 species, only 8 are venomous, and not all snakes are found in all areas of the state. The odds that you'll have an encounter with a venomous snake are extremely low. That's why I want you to learn about ALL of Oklahoma's snakes. I want you to be prepared with the correct information when and if you see a snake, whether it be out in the woods, at the lake, or in your backyard.
Thank you for visiting www.oksnakes.org. Your comments, suggestions, and donations are always welcomed.
Happy herping,
Aaron