It’s that time of year when snakes
come out of hibernation and you are likely to start seeing several snakes at White Rock Lake.
One needs to be extra careful walking along the banks
of Dixon Branch Creek. Snakes are everywhere, especially Water Moccasins. The images below were taken on March 17, 2012.
This water moccasin has made a nest at the base of a tree
on the bank of Dixon Branch Creek
on the bank of Dixon Branch Creek
More often than not, you will see the
snakes sunning themselves on branches that hang over the water, or in bushes
beside the creek.
The snakes love sunning themselves on branches
that hang over the water
that hang over the water
scary, i live close to a lake!!!!
ReplyDeleteSnakes will not bother you. They generally slither away when they feel the vibrations of someone coming. For the most part, they will only attack when feeling threatened.
ReplyDeleteNeither one of the snakes photographed are water moccasins, or cottonmouths. These are harmless non-venemous diamondback water snakes.
ReplyDeleteAlso, snakes don't hibernate, they brumate, which is a very different act.