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Snakes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is venomous in our backyard?! | Copperhead snake |
| Venom is considered more ________. It is a ____________. You or your pet must seek medical attention. | mild and rarely fatal. hemotoxin that results in tissue damage and pain. |
| Is a ____________ so it can sense heat (prey) | “pit viper” |
| WHICH ARE THE HARMLESS Snakes?! | MOST OF THEM - WE HAVE MANY IN VA!!! Black Rat snake for example is very common around our homes and are great for rodent control!!! |
| MILK SNAKE LAMPROPELTIS TRIANGULUM | Easy to care for, popular beginner snakes About 4’ long |
| What do Milk Snakes eat | Appropriate sized mouse every 1-2 weeks |
| Lighting for Milk Snake | No special lighting required, though a heat source should be provided |
| WESTERN HOGNOSE SNAKE HETERODON NASICUS | Easy to care for, popular beginner snakes About 1-2’ long Upturned rostral scale (aids for burrowing) |
| Diet of Western Hognose Snakes | Large to medium sized tree frogs, small to medium sized tree frogs, small lizards |
| Heat support for Western Hognose Snakes | No special lighting required, though a heat source should be provided (light or pad) |