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A good article in local paper about snakes!
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by Kingetula on October 5, 2009
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I found this the other day... Please visit link, I don't copy paste the whole article.
http://jacksonville.com/lifestyles/home_and_garden/2009-09-19/story/garden_help_most_snakes_are_not_your_enemy
By Terry Brite Delvalle in the Jacksonville Times Union
Now that the weather is cooling off, it's great being outside enjoying nature.
If you like hiking, golfing or working in the yard, the chances are good that you've had a close encounter with a snake. Snakes are most active during the warmer seasons, spring and summer, so it's good to be aware of snakes common to Florida.
There are 46 snakes that are native to Florida, and only six of these are poisonous. Five of these can be found in our area. Even though most are non- venomous, many people have a fear of snakes (ophidiophobia).
It's important to keep in mind that snakes are beneficial because they feed on rodents (rats and mice), insects, frogs, slugs, skinks, birds, lizards and other snakes. An added benefit to keeping the non-venomous snakes around is that they often keep the poisonous ones away. For example, the king snake will eat venomous snakes, like rattlesnakes, and is immune to their venom.
LONG ARTICLE, Please visit link.
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by Kingetula on October 5, 2009
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"I don't copy paste the whole article"
Sorry changed thought well writing and forgot to change Don't to didn't.
It should read, I didn't copy and paste the whole article!
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by pictigaster1 on October 5, 2009
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We need 10,000 more articles like that that is so cool.Some one singing snake praises.
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