World Snake Day: Resources for Identifying NC’s Slithering Serpents
We're right in the middle of snake season in North Carolina, and it's good to know what's living in your backyard. Check out some of the snake identification and education resources below.
Rest easy! Slithering snakes don’t have to be scary. Dr. Greg Lewbart, snake expert and professor of aquatic, wildlife and zoological medicine at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, offers some peace of mind with excellent tips and great resources to use in case you encounter a snake.
Here are some additional veterinarian-approved North Carolina resources for identifying and learning about snakes, as well as tips for what to do if you run into a snake.