If you see these 2 snakes in NC, report them

Raleigh, North Carolina (WNCN) – Warmer weather attracts not only more people but also snakes. This means that in the coming months, the interaction between humans and snakes may intensify.

If you see a snake crossing a trail or road, experts want to give reptiles plenty of room to get away from you.

However, there are two biologists on wild snake diversity in the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission who want you to report if you spot them: the rattlesnake or the endangered pine snake.

Biologists want to know more about where northern pine snakes are called. According to the commission, pine snakes are:

• Non-toxic
• Length 4 to 5 feet, but can reach 7½ feet
• Have a white or reddish background color with dark brown or black markings
• Marks start with solid color or dirty spots near the head and then turn into clear saddle spots to the tail

Pine snakes are mainly found in the sand mountains and the southern coastal plain. They have also been confirmed in Cherokee and Swain counties. The Wildlife Commission said they are common in open areas in pine-oak forests with well-drained sandy soil.

“It’s hard to keep a view when we don’t even know all the places where it occurs. The help of citizens in recording and documenting a pine snake will be of great help. Websites like HerpsofNC.org they are great for helping people identify snake species, ”said Gabriel Greter, a conservation biologist with the Wildlife Commission.

North Carolina ranks high in the number of snake bites each year, Nexstar’s This was reported by WGHP. But there are 38 species of non-venomous snakes. An app made in North Carolina – Snake Snap – can help you distinguish them from poisonous ones. This information is also available at Snake Snap website.

What if you saw a pine snake

If you notice a pine snake, send an email to pinesnake@ncwildlife.org and include the following:

• Photo
• Date and time
• Location (preferred GPS coordinates)

You can also download the HerpMapper mobile app to document your observations electronically.

What if you saw a rattlesnake

Of the six venomous snakes in the state, three are rattlesnakes wood, pigs and Eastern diamond. They are protected by the North Carolina Endangered Species Act due to their declining numbers. The NCWRC said the main culprits were their persecution by humans and the destruction of habitats.

If you see a rattlesnake, send an email to rattlesnake@ncwildlife.org and include the following:

• Photo
• Date and time
• Location (preferred GPS coordinates)

If you see a snake in your yard and want it removed, you can gently spray it from the garden hose to transfer it to another location.

Want to give snakes fewer places to hide in the house? Experts advise removing clutter, such as sticks and stone piles. You can also mow the lawn, close cracks and holes in the siding and foundation, and seal openings under doors, windows and around water pipes.