A combination of rising temperatures, higher-than-normal amounts of rain, and urbanization increase the chances of a snake encounter. And with snake encounters, bites are possible. 🐍 While the texasdshs shared that half of reported bites by venomous snakes were “dry,” meaning no venom was injected into the victim, it's important to know a few basic precautions and principles. Hear from a txextension wildlife specialist on what you can do to avoid snake bites at tx.ag/SnakesAreOut. 📸: maureengfrank #agrilifeextension #snakebites #snakesofinstagram #snakes #snake #outdoorlifestyle #hikinglife #hikingtrail #hikingtrails #hikingculture #outdoors #outdoorlife #outdoorliving #outdooradventures #hiking #hikingadventures #nature #naturelover #naturelovers #wildlife