Central Texas: Snakes are Hungry & on the Move

Texas has been subject to a very long and hot drought. Many of us forget that the wildlife of our state are also under much duress with the heat. Snakes & other critters find it harder and hard to find food to eat and Central Texas snake expert told a local radio station (Jim Forsyth 1200 News Radio WOAI in San Antonio), "they're very hungry right now. The hungrier they get, they start ranging the fields looking for food." Cates further warned, "residents may encounter snakes in area where they are seldom seen."

"The three most common poisonous snakes in Texas are the common rattlesnake, the Texas coral snake and the relatively rare cottonmouth", Cates said.

Residents need to remain aware that snakes may pop up in all sorts of places throughout September and advised leaving the flip flops home in favor of leather shoes or boots when walking in or around tall grass or brush, gardening or mowing the lawn.

"Anyone unfortunate enough to suffer a snake bite should get to a doctor pronto", Cates said.

Unfortunately we may be living with more of our fellow critters as they are stressed and look for more food sources. For those in the Central Texas area. We need to stress to our children about safety in wooded areas and if your property backs up to an open field to be mindful of your backyard.