Texas Has The Highest Snakebite Rate In America — And It Is Not A Rattlesnake

Everyone assumes rattlesnakes are Texas's biggest snake danger — but the numbers tell a completely different story. This video breaks down why one small, quiet, non-rattling snake is responsible for the majority of venomous bites in the state, and why most people never see it coming. We dig into the biology, habitat, and human behavior that combine to make this snake such an underrated threat in backyards and neighborhoods across Texas.