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Snake in Your Garden? Here Is What To Do If You Spot One
After a Thamnophis (garter snake) was found in Honselersdijk, Walter Getreuer of ReptielenZoo Serpo advised residents on proper handling. He identified the non-native, non-venomous species as likely escaped from captivity. Getreuer recommends maintaining distance, taking photos, and contacting a rescue center rather than disturbing or killing the animal, noting that most bites occur during attempted capture. While harmless to humans, any unknown snake should be treated with caution as potentially venomous until identified.
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