Venomous Snake Advisory

It's rare but we can cross paths with venomous snakes around our woods. Right now, due to the heat, local snakes are more likely to be out at night and in late afternoon or early morning when they aren't as easy to see.

The trail, where it runs along the woods and the edges of the ponds are the most likely places to encounter one.

A small copperhead snake was seen on the trail during the late afternoon last weekend.

Juvenile Copperhead, similar to the one seen on our trail.

Adult Copperhead

Snake Safety is Simple!

RULE ONE-A:

Keep an eye out for what's ahead. Use a good flashlight or hands-free headlight when the light is low.

RULE ONE-B:

Keep your dog on a leash and under control. Keep your cat indoors!!

What to Do if You See a Snake

Snakes can only strike a distance of one-half to two-thirds their body length. If you encounter a snake on the trail, just turn around or give it at least six feet of room and go around it.

In Case of Snake Bite

If you are bitten, the most important thing to do is to stay calm. First, call 911 to get help on the way and to get any necessary treatment as quickly as possible. Second, keep the bite wound below the level of your heart. Finally, try to get a cell phone picture of it and/or try remember what the snake looked like so you can share this with medical caregivers.

Want to Learn More?

Learn more about our local snakes and how to ID both harmless and venomous species. Email a note to tom.retreat@gmail.com or call CMG.