Check for a triangular or arrow-shaped head
Look for slit-like pupils
Notice a thick, heavy body
Observe a heat-sensing pit between the eye and nostril
Look for a single row of scales on the underside of the tail
Check for bright warning coloration or distinct banding
Compare the snake’s shape and markings with local venomous species
Treat any unknown snake as potentially poisonous
Keep a safe distance and do not handle it
Contact local wildlife or pest control experts for identification