Tag: snakes
How to identify and react to snakes in Ohio
Learn about the snakes most commonly encountered in Ohio, what to do when you see one and how to deter them from seeking refuge in your yard or garden.
Snakes make pretty good neighbors
Although you may be startled by an encounter with a snake during the hottest months of summer, don't overreact. Snakes make pretty good neighbors.
The creepy crawlies of Halloween
Though spiders, snakes, and bats have an undeserved image problem with the general public, they all do far more good than harm.
Python Challenge open to fearless hunters
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is looking for a few fearless hunters. But if you’re afraid of snakes, stay home.
It’s easy to get startled by harmless snakes
When mowing your lawn, be careful not to run over those harmless snakes.
Monster to neighbor — attitudes about snakes
A few weeks ago I wrote about snakes and why they’re good to have around. I urged readers to protect them rather than kill...
Copperhead or milk snake or rat snake?
Last week my wife informed me she had seen the first big black rat snake of the year stretched across the road in front...
Snakes, bats and spiders could use image makeover
Halloween can be a terrifying holiday for small children. Boogie men and scary creatures strike terror in their hearts. I’m hoping we can dial...
Snake handler: Lake Erie researcher Kristin Stanford earns wildlife diversity award
Lake Erie researcher Kristin Stanford recently won the 2012 Wildlife Diversity Conservation Award at this year’s Wildlife Diversity Conference in Columbus. Now an outreach and education coordinator at the Stone Laboratory, in 2006 she drew the attention of a national audience when she appeared on Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe.
