A righteous man cares for
the needs of his animal...
Proverbs 12:10
All Snake Killers
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God has made us different,
he made us so unique.
We slither on the ground,
we have no hands and feet.
Though you find us scary,
or maybe just plain weird,
our intentions are not to hurt you
or cause you such great fear.
Our venom's not meant for humans
but to help us when we eat.
So, please stop the senseless killing
before we're all extinct.
We're not saying you have to love us
or tell us we're the best.
God's the one who created us.
So, treat us with respect.
written by Sarah Clark
for Southeastern Reptile Rescue
Fears are educated into us
and can, if we wish,
be educated out.
-Karl A. Merringer
The snake is an animal.
It has a backbone and a heart.
It has red blood.
It drinks water and eats food.
It breathes air and feels fear
just like every other
animal in the world.
And, it's in a body that's
the hardest thing
for the average
person to understand.
(author-unknown)
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It's just about impossible to think of any animal that is more hated, more feared and has more myths attached to it than a snake. It is for this reason that we focus much of our efforts on reptile education. When you get a person to open up their mind, let down their guard and begin to appreciate the least respected of all animals, then the rest that nature has to offer is more easily accepted and cared for as well. ~ Jason Clark
Is the only good snake really a dead one?
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As cold weather arrives,
snakes are gone for the winter.
Or are they?
As I went out to get in my truck this morning I noticed the frost blanketing my lawn. I immediately thought about all the snakes that seem to have disappeared for the season. We still have over a month to go until winter officially arrives on December 21st. But, temperatures have already started dropping. Since reptiles are cold blooded, they cannot regulate their body temperature. Temperatures that are too cold or even too hot will quickly kill a reptile. But, don't let the thought of winter weather and snakes going into hibernation fool you. Snakes don't hibernate! Actually, they "brumate". Think of it this way. At a certain time of the year, notably as winter sets in, bears go into hibernation. Then, at a certain time of the year, spring arrives and bears come out of hibernation. Brumation with snakes works the same way but instead of brumating during certain times, they brumate during certain temperatures. As winter weather moves in and temperatures drop, snakes go under ground or as far away from the cold as they can. If in the middle of December temperatures rise for the day, many reptiles may be out taking advantage of it. Stacks of fire wood are a favorite haunt for many species of snakes due to the many hiding places it provides for them and the insects and rodents they love to eat. This winter, don't discount the fact that a copperhead could be resting underneath that piece of firewood you're about to pick up. Just follow my simple rules for avoiding snake bite and I promise you'll be fine.
Watch where you put your hands and feet.
Never try to kill or catch a snake.
And, for the rest of you're life you'll never have to worry about a snake bite!
The Snakes of Georgia Encounter
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Live seminars with venomous & non-venomous snakes of Georgia as well as alligators and some exotic species. For this event, watch as the rattlesnakes leave their cages behind and join Jason Clark on stage along with all their other reptilian friends. Learn valuable but useful information such as snake identification, first aid for snake bite and how to avoid being bitten as well as ways to better safeguard your property against venomous snake infestations. During the presentation, Jason recounts adventures in past wildlife removal emergencies as well as many of the funny and crazy things that happen while operating a reptile rescue. Find out how to bring The Snakes of Georgia Encounter to your business, organization or even your home by clicking here.
Southeastern Reptile Rescue is fully licensed & insured.
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Regardless of how you view snakes, (the only good snake is a dead snake) we must all realize that they are an important but fragile part of our wonderful eco-system. Most snake bites that occur are due to an inexperienced person trying to catch or kill a venomous snake. Many people kill snakes that are found on their property even if they are not venomous. Yes, it's true. Some snakes are not venomous! There are many more non-venomous than venomous snakes in Georgia. It's been said to me many times, "I don't care if it's poisonous or not, I'm not going to get close enough to see what kind of snake it is but instead kill it as quick as I can." You have to get closer to kill a snake than to just identify one. In Georgia, you may find a kingsnake, queen snake, rat snake, midland water snake, corn snake or black racer all of which are non-venomous and do not harm humans -even when they bite. If you find any one of these snakes on your property, then it is either just passing through or is living there because there is a food source. By killing one of these harmless snakes, you are leaving its food source behind which if not also removed will eventually attract another snake to take its place which could be a copperhead or other venomous snake. Black rat snakes are very common in this area of Georgia. Black Rat Snakes can easily eat 3-5 rodents each month. When you take into account the incredible breeding cycle of rats and mice you'll find that one pair of rats can produce well over 250 offspring per year. That's a lot of rats!
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