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PLANNING A HIKE? FIVE TIPS FOR SNAKE SAFETY! Invest in trekking poles These handy walking poles can be used to part longer grass or thicker foliage, giving hikers the chance to spot venomous snakes in good time to take action. Trekking poles can also make walking easier, allowing walkers to cover greater distances with ease….

If you’ve spotted snakes in your yard, you may be worried that they’ve made their way into your home. Over the winter months, in particular, snakes often burrow into crawlspaces and walls to nest and lay their eggs. Even if they’re not a dangerous species, very few people would welcome sharing their home with hibernating…

Spring heralds the start of warmer weather in the Southern Hemisphere and this also means it’s time to be on the alert for the appearance of snakes. Snakes are cold-blooded, which means they seek warm, sunny spots to regulate their body temperature and the spring climate means snakes will become increasingly active in the outdoors,…