The summer season is here — and so are the snakes. Here's what Texans should know about snake season and what to do if they cross paths with one. | via TexasStandard
The Texas rat snake is among the many harmless snakes that can be found throughout the state.
Summer, also known as “snake season,” is the perfect time for snakes to slither out of their hiding places because the cold-blooded creatures rely on hot temperatures to perform basic metabolic functions.Greg Pandelis, curator of the Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center at The University of Texas at Arlington, shared what he thinks Texans should know about snake season and what to do if they cross paths with one.
“That’ll take care of 90 percent of what you’re going to see. As long as you can recognize copperheads, diamondback snakes, rattlesnake and cottonmouth — all fairly common venomous snakes in Texas – that pretty much takes care of that,” Pandelis said.Pandelis said it’s a common misconception that a snake will strike first. If the snake is moving along its way, he recommends not trying to approach it, maim it or kill it, which can result in a potential bite.
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