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Rattlesnake season is here!

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With the arrival of spring, we love to be outdoors and take our pets with us to explore and enjoy the beauties of nature. Trails and parks abound in Texas and offer a wide array of habitats — from Piney Woods to coastal plains, and low deserts to high alpine forests. Encounters with snakes can happen anywhere, from our backyards to state park campsites. The exhilaration of being in these pristine outdoor environments often makes us forget that, within these treasured getaways, there is a potential for disaster. Venomous snakes also come out in the spring to begin their endless...

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