U.S. City Issues Rattlesnake Warning To Residents

Officials in Wichita Falls, Texas, have issued an alert for residents to be on the lookout for rattlesnakes. An increase in the rodent population is drawing in the reptiles from the surrounding areas. USA Today reports: The warning comes the same week that a Florida man reported that a six-foot-long snake slithered out from under the hood of his car during rush hour traffic. While the Wichita Falls snake lookout doesn’t address cars, officials are telling residents to be aware of their surroundings and learn to recognize the different snake species that are likely to be in the area. Rattlesnakes are usually not aggressive and do not prey on humans, according to center officials — they usually will retreat or escape when given the opportunity. “There are many nonvenomous snake that are beneficial for the environment and act as predators to the rat infestation our community is having,” the release said. This weekend, Wichita Falls animal control employees were called to collect four “large” rattlesnakes in residential areas, according to Katrena Mitchell, the city’s administrator of the animal control department. Usually the department receives only one or two calls regarding rattlesnakes a week. “They’re on the move a little bit more,” [...]

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