Caution urged as snakes come out for summer

  • The Western diamondback is the most common rattlesnake to the West Texas region. Generally, poisonous snakes want no contact with humans and most snake bites are the result of humans being reckless or threatening to snakes
    The Western diamondback is the most common rattlesnake to the West Texas region. Generally, poisonous snakes want no contact with humans and most snake bites are the result of humans being reckless or threatening to snakes
    As summer sets in and temperatures rise, so do the odds of snakes coming out. While snakes serve valuable functions to their habitats, it’s important to know what to look out for – for their safety and the humans around them. Many types of venomous snakes call Texas home: here’s how to spot them and what to do if on the receiving end of a nasty bite. Accordin...

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