{"id":64423,"date":"2022-04-16T11:01:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T11:01:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:01:29","slug":"are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Louisiana water snakes poisonous?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#Are_Louisiana_water_snakes_poisonous\" title=\"Are Louisiana water snakes poisonous?\">Are Louisiana water snakes poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#What_does_a_Louisiana_water_snake_look_like\" title=\"What does a Louisiana water snake look like?\">What does a Louisiana water snake look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#Will_a_water_snake_bite_you\" title=\"Will a water snake bite you?\">Will a water snake bite you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_a_water_snake_and_a_water_moccasin\" title=\"How can you tell the difference between a water snake and a water moccasin?\">How can you tell the difference between a water snake and a water moccasin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#Are_Louisiana_Water_moccasins_poisonous\" title=\"Are Louisiana Water moccasins poisonous?\">Are Louisiana Water moccasins poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#Can_a_water_snake_hurt_you\" title=\"Can a water snake hurt you?\">Can a water snake hurt you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_water_snake_is_poisonous\" title=\"How can you tell if a water snake is poisonous?\">How can you tell if a water snake is poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#What_kind_of_water_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\" title=\"What kind of water snakes are in Louisiana?\">What kind of water snakes are in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_snake_is_a_water_snake\" title=\"How can you tell if a snake is a water snake?\">How can you tell if a snake is a water snake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#What_do_water_snakes_look_like\" title=\"What do water snakes look like?\">What do water snakes look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#Can_a_snake_bite_u_in_the_water\" title=\"Can a snake bite u in the water?\">Can a snake bite u in the water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#What_happens_if_water_snake_bites\" title=\"What happens if water snake bites?\">What happens if water snake bites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#Do_poisonous_snakes_swim_on_top_of_water_or_under\" title=\"Do poisonous snakes swim on top of water or under?\">Do poisonous snakes swim on top of water or under?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_water_moccasin_is_poisonous\" title=\"How can you tell if a water moccasin is poisonous?\">How can you tell if a water moccasin is poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#What_is_the_most_deadliest_snake_in_Louisiana\" title=\"What is the most deadliest snake in Louisiana?\">What is the most deadliest snake in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#Are_water_moccasin_bites_fatal\" title=\"Are water moccasin bites fatal?\">Are water moccasin bites fatal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#What_do_you_do_if_you_get_bitten_by_a_water_moccasin\" title=\"What do you do if you get bitten by a water moccasin?\">What do you do if you get bitten by a water moccasin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#Are_water_snakes_poisonous\" title=\"Are water snakes poisonous?\">Are water snakes poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#Are_water_snakes_good_to_have_around\" title=\"Are water snakes good to have around?\">Are water snakes good to have around?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#Will_a_snake_chase_you\" title=\"Will a snake chase you?\">Will a snake chase you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_snake_is_poisonous_or_nonpoisonous\" title=\"How can you tell if a snake is poisonous or nonpoisonous?\">How can you tell if a snake is poisonous or nonpoisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#What_happens_if_a_water_snake_bites_you\" title=\"What happens if a water snake bites you?\">What happens if a water snake bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#Are_there_water_snakes_in_Louisiana\" title=\"Are there water snakes in Louisiana?\">Are there water snakes in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#How_do_you_identify_a_water_moccasin_in_Louisiana\" title=\"How do you identify a water moccasin in Louisiana?\">How do you identify a water moccasin in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-louisiana-water-snakes-poisonous\/#How_do_you_identify_water_snakes\" title=\"How do you identify water snakes?\">How do you identify water snakes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Louisiana_water_snakes_poisonous\"><\/span>Are Louisiana water snakes poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>non-venomous banded water snake, also called the southern water snake, is often misidentified as the venomous water moccasin. Like most snakes, it won&#8217;t hurt you. Copperheads and cottonmouths are the most common venomous snakes in south Louisiana.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_Louisiana_water_snake_look_like\"><\/span>What does a Louisiana water snake look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most individuals are <b>dark gray to black with a broad head, heat-sensing pits between the eyes and nostrils, elliptical pupils, and a blunt snout. Some individuals have a brown, gray, tan, or blackish coloration. Also commonly called Water Moccasins, Black Moccasins, or Gapers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_water_snake_bite_you\"><\/span>Will a water snake bite you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though water snakes are nonvenomous, <b>they can still bite and are often killed by humans out of fear that they are cottonmouths. There are a few ways you can tell a nonvenomous water snake from a venomous water moccasin, or cottonmouth, according to the University of Florida (opens in new tab).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_a_water_snake_and_a_water_moccasin\"><\/span>How can you tell the difference between a water snake and a water moccasin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Water Moccasins have a single row of scales (similar to the belly scales) on the underside of their tail, while a double row of scales is present on Water Snakes (Caution: If uncertain as to species, scale characteristics should only be examined on dead snakes and shed skins).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Louisiana_Water_moccasins_poisonous\"><\/span>Are Louisiana Water moccasins poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cottonmouth, also known as a water moccasin, is <b>one of the two most common venomous snakes in south Louisiana. The non-venomous banded water snake, also called the southern water snake, is often misidentified as the venomous water moccasin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_water_snake_hurt_you\"><\/span>Can a water snake hurt you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though water snakes are nonvenomous, <b>they can still bite and are often killed by humans out of fear that they are cottonmouths. There are a few ways you can tell a nonvenomous water snake from a venomous water moccasin, or cottonmouth, according to the University of Florida (opens in new tab).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_water_snake_is_poisonous\"><\/span>How can you tell if a water snake is poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>THICK, HEAVY BODIES: <b>Venomous Water Moccasins have bodies that are VERY thick and heavy for their length, and short, thick tails. A harmless snake the same length would be much more slender and would have a much longer, thinner tail (see below).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_water_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>What kind of water snakes are in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The only subspecies of common watersnake that exists in Louisiana is the <b>midland watersnake, Nerodia sipedon pleuralis. These snakes have a light tan or grey color with red or brown bands that are thin near the belly and wider near the spine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_snake_is_a_water_snake\"><\/span>How can you tell if a snake is a water snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>non-venomous banded water snake, also called the southern water snake, is often misidentified as the venomous water moccasin. Like most snakes, it won&#8217;t hurt you. Copperheads and cottonmouths are the most common venomous snakes in south Louisiana.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_water_snakes_look_like\"><\/span>What do water snakes look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Water Moccasins have a single row of scales (similar to the belly scales) on the underside of their tail, while a double row of scales is present on Water Snakes (Caution: If uncertain as to species, scale characteristics should only be examined on dead snakes and shed skins).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_snake_bite_u_in_the_water\"><\/span>Can a snake bite u in the water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes. <\/b><b>Snakes can open their mouths and bite if provoked underwater. Although the water moccasin, or cottonmouth snake, prefers to lounge on logs or tree limbs at water&#8217;s edge, it has been known to capture its food while swimming underwater.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_water_snake_bites\"><\/span>What happens if water snake bites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blisters, often filled with blood, may form in the bite area.<\/b><b>Without treatment, tissue around the bite may be destroyed. Other symptoms include fever, chills, general weakness, faintness, sweating, anxiety, confusion, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some of these symptoms may be caused by terror rather than venom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_poisonous_snakes_swim_on_top_of_water_or_under\"><\/span>Do poisonous snakes swim on top of water or under?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though <b>all snakes swim on top of the water, poisonous water snakes can float when they stop. On the contrary, non-venomous snakes sink below the surface when stationary. Their head is the only part of their body that can be seen above the water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_water_moccasin_is_poisonous\"><\/span>How can you tell if a water moccasin is poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>THICK, HEAVY BODIES: <b>Venomous Water Moccasins have bodies that are VERY thick and heavy for their length, and short, thick tails. A harmless snake the same length would be much more slender and would have a much longer, thinner tail (see below).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_deadliest_snake_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>What is the most deadliest snake in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_water_moccasin_bites_fatal\"><\/span>Are water moccasin bites fatal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although bites are rare, <b>cottonmouth venom is potent and can be deadly to humans. Anyone who suffers a cottonmouth bite should seek medical attention immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_you_get_bitten_by_a_water_moccasin\"><\/span>What do you do if you get bitten by a water moccasin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your best bet is to <b>call 911 and try to stay calm. Get away from the snake and, if you can, move your body so the bite is below your heart. Clean the wound and cover it with a clean bandage. Don&#8217;t put a tourniquet on the bite or try to cut it open and remove the venom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_water_snakes_poisonous\"><\/span>Are water snakes poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blisters, often filled with blood, may form in the bite area.<\/b><b>Without treatment, tissue around the bite may be destroyed. Other symptoms include fever, chills, general weakness, faintness, sweating, anxiety, confusion, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some of these symptoms may be caused by terror rather than venom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_water_snakes_good_to_have_around\"><\/span>Are water snakes good to have around?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are perhaps the most abundant reptiles on earth, and <b>all 52 species are venomous, with several species capable of severe envenomation. Their venom is highly toxic but the actual bite may be painless. Fishermen may be bitten when encountering sea snakes in nets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_snake_chase_you\"><\/span>Will a snake chase you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heyborne noted that water snakes are known to be aggressive. When handled, they tend to hiss or bite as a defense, he said. For this reason, <b>they do not make good pets. They sometimes become aggressive when approached, even if they are not touched.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_snake_is_poisonous_or_nonpoisonous\"><\/span>How can you tell if a snake is poisonous or nonpoisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Identify the Non-Poisonous and Poisonous Snake?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>If the small scales are present on the belly and back, it is a non-poisonous snake.<\/li>\n<li>If the belly scales are not broad enough to extend right across it, it is a non-poisonous snake.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_water_snake_bites_you\"><\/span>What happens if a water snake bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though <b>all snakes swim on top of the water, poisonous water snakes can float when they stop. On the contrary, non-venomous snakes sink below the surface when stationary. Their head is the only part of their body that can be seen above the water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_water_snakes_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>Are there water snakes in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>non-venomous banded water snake, also called the southern water snake, is often misidentified as the venomous water moccasin. Like most snakes, it won&#8217;t hurt you. Copperheads and cottonmouths are the most common venomous snakes in south Louisiana.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_identify_a_water_moccasin_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>How do you identify a water moccasin in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The only subspecies of common watersnake that exists in Louisiana is the midland watersnake, Nerodia sipedon pleuralis. These snakes have a light tan or grey color with red or brown bands that are thin near the belly and wider near the spine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_identify_water_snakes\"><\/span>How do you identify water snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Water Moccasins have a single row of scales (similar to the belly scales) on the underside of their tail, while a double row of scales is present on Water Snakes (Caution: If uncertain as to species, scale characteristics should only be examined on dead snakes and shed skins).<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Louisiana water snakes poisonous?What does a Louisiana water snake look like?Will a water snake bite you?How can you tell the difference between a water snake and a water moccasin?Are Louisiana Water moccasins poisonous?Can a water snake hurt you?How can you tell if a water snake is poisonous?What kind of water snakes&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64423"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64423"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64423\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}