As Texas temperatures are on the rise, #snakes are becoming more active. Many #Texans may view snakes as dangerous pests, but they are integral to Texas’ array of regional ecosystems. An understanding of activity can reduce fears and prevent a trip to the hospital or vet. During the summer heat, snakes become more nocturnal and look for shade and cool, moist spots--like burrows or under logs. Homeowners should be cautious when moving debris or clutter around the house or when doing yard work. Toby Hibbitts, curator of herpetology at Texas A&M Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections and research scientist at Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, has some tips on how to reduce snake attractants around the home and avoid snake bites. Learn more at tx.ag/SnakeTipsWarmWeather, or visit the #AgriLifeToday link in our bio. 🐍 Photo IDs: 1. Plain-bellied water snake (non-venomous) 2. Western diamondback rattlesnake (venomous) 3. Western rat snake (non-venomous) 4. Western ribbon sn...