Snake season arrives in Arizona as the weather grows warmer.
Thirteen species of snake make Arizona home with six living in the central deserts. This time of year, the reptiles tend to come out during the daytime. Snakes are not naturally antagonistic.
While a 911 call may need to be made as a result of snake bites, people tend to judge the behavior of the reptiles too quickly.
“Because they can hurt us, people, I think, overexaggerate it. And they make them sound more dangerous than they are, like, they think that they’ll chase you and they’ll attack you and that they’re mean, and that’s just a bunch of myth," said Cale Morris with the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary.
When temperatures become even hotter, the cold-blooded creatures tend to come out at night.
Morris advises people to watch where they move and place their hands as snakes can be hidden. Those who may encounter a snake on their property can contact a professional handler or even the fire department to relocate the animal.
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