Articles

Narrower than the guides and published as they are written. The guides are the evergreen reference; this is where the more specific questions go.

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  Do Snakes Come Back to the Same Yard?

  Snakes return to places that reliably offer cover, warmth and prey. Which means the question worth asking is what your yard is providing, not how to repel them.

  3 min read

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  A Snake Bit My Dog. What Now?

  Go to a vet immediately, do not wait for symptoms, and do not attempt first aid. Here is why each of those matters, and what the clinic will actually do.

  3 min read

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  Are Baby Copperhead Bites Worse Than Adult Ones?

  The claim that juvenile copperheads cannot control their venom is repeated everywhere and is not supported by the evidence. Here is what the bite records actually show.

  4 min read

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  There's a Snake in My Yard. Now What?

  What to do about a snake in the yard, garage or house — including why removal attempts cause most bites, and what actually stops snakes coming back.

  4 min read

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  Snakebite First Aid: What to Do and What Makes It Worse

  The current first aid guidance for a US snakebite — and why cutting, sucking, ice and tourniquets all cause harm. Written for the twenty minutes before help arrives.

  4 min read