Snakes and lizards are abundant in most southern sections of North America. Our warm summers and mild winters allow these cold blooded animals to prosper. Our weather conditions produce large insect populations which feed them. And our love of nature has created environments they need. Small ponds, gardens and bird feeders are typical manmade micro environments which provide shelter, water and food.
Snakes exist in every state throughout the country.
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.