Most species have a dozen to two dozen offspring. Some lay eggs, while others give birth to their young. Snake eggs are oval, white and rubbery, Jackson said. But the shells are stiffer. Seeing more snakes during the summer doesn't mean the population has exploded.
Most people fear snakes.
But this attitude is changing. Jackson said people who are afraid of snakes usually grab the nearest weapon of destruction when they see one. Just stay out of the snake's way. And watch where you put your hands and feet when you're outdoors. He said some people try to find logical reasons to let snakes live.