Flower Mound Animal Services Department Promotes Wildlife Awareness and Safety

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Flower Mound Animal Services Department Promotes Wildlife Awareness and Safety

Snakes are active this time of year and the Flower Mound Animal Services Division wants to take this opportunity to remind residents to be mindful when walking in high grass, hiking near creek beds, or working in the yard. Although, most of the snakes found in Flower Mound are non-venomous, there are a few varieties of venomous snakes indigenous to this area. The most common are the Copperhead and the Cottonmouth. These snakes use their venom to hunt for food and are harmless if left alone, but may strike if threatened. The diets of many snakes consist of small rodents, lizards, insects and other snakes that could be located around houses, pools, decks, and garages. Additionally, with the rural quality-of-life atmosphere in Flower Mound, these habitats are often close to our homes, and it is not uncommon for a resident to observe a snake or other wildlife basking in the sun when walking on one of the Town’s multi-use trails. For your safety please be observant when you are near natural habitat, and teach your children not to touch or approach any snake or other wild animal. Animal Services also discourages residents from attempting to kill snakes as they are beneficial to our ecosystem. The best strategy to deal with a snake is to leave it alone. For additional information, call Animal Services between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 972.874.6390.

Posted 06/18/2010.