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Old 03-06-2014, 12:49 PM   #141
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Originally Posted by MattyC View Post
I really had no idea that snakes were a danger in the snow. I guess it makes sense, it's not like they all die every winter or something. But I guess I figured they went under ground or something.
They aren't actually that dangerous to humans. As long as you're properly-dressed for winter weather, their fangs aren't long enough to puncture most winter clothing. It's only really dangerous if you fall on the snow and startle one that's in the snow underneath you. Their defense against wolves and other predators that hunt them is to lunge upward through the snow and bite. There are very rare cases of people being bit in the neck and face as a result of these attacks. So basically, if you're in snow snake habitat, try not to fall over, and if you do, get back up as fast as possible.
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