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We are considering a move to New Bern but I am concerned about the five varieties of venomous snakes. Are people in the community at risk? If so, only near the rivers/canals? Is if a frequent occurrence?
Can anyone tell me about the possibility of running into a snake in your yard in New Bern? I am concerned since there are 5 venomous ones in the region. Do they mostly stay in the woods or in the rivers/canals? We are considering a move from Vermont, but I would freak out if every day I had to make sure there were no snakes around... HELP ! I'm 77 and too old to run the 440.
I've seen snakes in my yard and on the golf course. They hide in the bushes and under bird feeders. The water moccasins are the ones that scare me. They live in the many streams, ponds, etc. Some of them are huge! Just use common sense and don't leave your pets outside unattended.
Have been here seven years, in Riverside Historic district and have seen 0.
The closer you are to woods, marsh, stream the more likely you are to see snakes.
Of the venomous snakes, I would say near, very near, zero chance of rattler or coral. If near water, you might see water moccasin, but most likely will be a water snake, many varieties and some are aggressive.
In North Carolina I would NEVER be surprised to see a copperhead anywhere.
To minimize snakes you pretty much need to forego feeding birds, or do so in pristine conditions. Bird food, knocked on ground, means rodents, and rodents, mean snakes ( thank God) or we would be over run
Next big rule, if you have veggies or flowers be very careful about sticking your hand in them before looking, twice.
Also bird houses are a buffet for snakes, not nesecerrily venomous ones but a black racer (black snake) will crawl in a bird house and gobble up babies in a nano second.
In summary, New Bern has 99 problems, but venomous snakes ain't one.
Hit me!
Of the venomous snakes, I would say near, very near, zero chance of rattler or coral.
Good advice about how to avoid snakes. Here in the similar climate in Sneads Ferry, a neighbor killed an Eastern Diamondback rattler in the backyard near water.
I'll repeat the suggestion not to leave pets unattended, as there are also other predators like eagles and alligators.
It all depends on what part of New bern you live and how close to wooded and marshy areas you live. I have seen 4 snakes in my yard, all non venomous. I picked them up and carried them back to the woods where they came from. I stay out of the woods and never let my dogs loose.
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In Greenville I've seen 3 snakes in 8 years and I visit a lot of properties every week. I've seen 2 water snakes and 1 garter snake. Water snakes will bite but they aren't venomous. The garter snake was a visitor in my garage. I just let him go about his business. My cat was pretty curious about it though.
What is the chance of stepping on snakes when swimming in Carolina lakes? How about swimming in the sound?
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