Watch for more snakes as weather warms up

ROSWELL, Ga. — Soon you could start seeing more snakes slithering through your yard.

Fazail Azizan says he spotted a snake on his walk at the park once.

“Of course everybody’s scared of snakes. I think it is very normal to be scared from snakes,” Azizan said. “I just run away. I was scared. I didn’t know what to do.”

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After a long winter’s nap of sorts, Spring is when snakes come out of hiding.

“Almost always when you see snakes this time of year they’re basking in the sun, finding a warm rock or log,” Jeremy Manyapanda, wildlife tech at the Chattahoochee Nature Center said.

It’s their way of getting their metabolism back up and digestion and body up to speed for summer.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon caught up with Sheila Sofsky while on her afternoon walk.

Sofsky notices the bushes along her route and says if she spots a snake she’ll turn around and go the other way.

Maneyapanda says you can do that or just leave it be.

“Not only the non-venomous like you see with the King snake here but also any venomous. They have no interest in harming us whatsoever. They’d much, much prefer to go on their way,” he said.

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Most snakes will prefer seclusion and will hide in brush piles, tall grass, or dense vegetation except when warming up.

“So if you’re going to be out on a hiking trail, just be cautious if you approach a fallen log or brush pile. Don’t go stomping through it,” Maneyapanda said.

You’ll want to use the same precautions around your home.

Archie Ricard has had a few snakes in his yard.

“A snake is a snake to me. I might recognize a King snake and I know leave it alone,” Ricard said.

Remember if you’re outdoors, watch your step and continue on your way.

Snakes want to enjoy warm days as well as you do.

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