gopher snake
Rattlesnakes arrive with warm weather across Nevada; here's how to avoid being bitten
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:35pmListen, if you live in Nevada, you live in rattlesnake territory. Does that mean you can't leave your house for fear of being bitten? Of course not! Especially because there might be a rattlesnake in your house right now, watching you, so whether you're inside or not makes no difference. However, you can avoid getting bitten with these 10 tips on rattlesnake awareness.
Carson City Parks and Recreation on the difference between non-venomous Gopher Snakes and Rattlesnakes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/25/2020 - 7:28pmIt’s that time of year, when our cold blooded friends start basking in the heat of the sun. Keep an eye out for local wildlife, like this Gopher Snake, that may be trying to cross the road in search of prey or shelter.