Bull Snake vs Rattlesnake: Key Differences Every Hiker Must Know
Bull Snakes are non-venomous constrictors; Rattlesnakes are venomous pit vipers with a rattle-tipped tail. Hikers panic at a loud hiss and assume venom is incoming, so every patterned, blotched serpent becomes a “rattler” in their head. Key Differences Head: Rattlesnakes have triangular heads and vertical pupils; Bull Snakes’ heads are slender with round pupils. Tail:…