Among the many wildlife that emerge at spring time

Spring is a time of the year to look forward to. We can spend more time outside in the bright, warm sunshine. But we aren’t the only ones enjoying the change in the weather. Many wildlife species begin to emerge from their overwintering habitats, and snakes are no exception. To some of us, this is exciting, and we can start observing these fascinating and cryptic creatures. For others, it’s terrifying. So, what should you do if you find a snake? The advice of South Carolina DNR is, Leave it alone and enjoy it from a safe distance. Like most wild animals, snakes have a natural fear of humans. The saying, “they are more afraid of you than you are of them,” is 100% true for snakes and they will do their best to avoid interactions with humans. Many common harmless snakes are confused with and misidentified as venomous ones. In fact, South Carolina has 38 species of snake, only six of which are venomous.