Atticle from my Son Walt ,,(AP) Officer Walter Chambers said snakes will have more of a presence in these parts despite the fact they average one to three calls a month about the slithering creatures. The snake Chambers said is most common to this area is the bullsnake, which is a non-venomous snake found in the central U.S. and northern Mexico. Bullsnakes are often mistaken for rattlesnakes because of their behavior, according to Chambers, and have been often found in the gardens of residents. He added rattlesnakes are typically found within the county limits and it’s rare that they travel into Portales. “People will call about a rattlesnake, but most of the time, it’s a bullsnake,” Chamber said. “It’s been years since we’ve been called out to a residence and it was an actual rattlesnake.” Chambers said people try to handle non-venomous snakes on their own, but he still suggests that people call animal control when they encounter a snake. “I wouldn’t advise anyone to handle it themselves,” Chambers said. “We have the equipment to remove them safely.”
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:51:03 +0000
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