If left alone, they prefer not to conflict with man. But we continue to invade their domain. This displacement leads to confrontation and such confrontations are on the rise . Snakes are drawn to our yards, homes and buildings because we unintentionally create environments they like. Most snakes encountered are nonpoisonous.
People tend to believe any snake they see is venomous when in fact the opposite is probably true.
If a family member reports seeing a snake, make an effort to determine if there really is a snake and where it might be living. The most common snakes eat small rodents such as rats, mice or frogs . Look for snakes to nest where there is such food. This may be in a crawl space, an attic or around water. Bird feeders attract rodents which will definitely attract snakes.