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Q. In a recent column you said bushmasters are the largest pit vipers in the world. I was told pit vipers have vertical ...

Other non-venomous snakes include the Coachwhip, Swamp Snake, Green Snake and Hognose Snake. While nonvenomous, these snakes can bite if they feel threatened or are provoked.