Back Into Nature

Time to get the kids Back Into Nature! 😉
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Would your kids respond in the same way as these kids? Raises an interesting Would your kids respond in the same way as these kids? Raises an interesting point...

"If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other.

If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear.

What one fears one destroys."

~ Chief Dan George

We all fear what we do not understand.
Education can stop the killing...

Thousands attend Rattlesnake and Wildlife Festival - The Claxton Enterprise The 51st Rattlesnake and Wildlife Festival held Saturday and Sunday at the Evans County Wildlife Club in Hagan ran smoothly, authorities say. Sheriff Randall Tippins and Hagan Police Chief Andy Benjamin reported there were no safety incidents during the festival and traffic flow was manageable. Appr...

And Black-bellied Whistling ducks, and wild honey bee colonies and... so many non-humans find value in a dying/dead tree we have no way of knowing! Please try to leave them standing. :)

The Value Of A Snag Before you cut down and haul out a dead tree, consider the benefits of leaving it in place—a standing snag can be a valuable component of a wildlife-friendly farm.

We love when Mr. Dave comes to the library!

Mr. Dave of Back Into Nature visited our library for Wacky Wednesday this morning!

Only one Wacky Wednesday left!

Photo by Kristina Minor

It really is easier to do than you may think! ;)

Living With Snakes HELP! There’s a snake in my yard — what should I do? Killing or moving snakes is a quick fix, not a solution. Where there’s one, there’s likely to be more. Most bites happen when people handle or try to kill snakes, so to keep your family safe try these alternatives.

Black-chinned Hummingbirds have arrived back in central Texas, and right on schedule too!
So folks, hang 'em if you got 'em (feeders that is,lol)!

"Remember, the last thing any wild snake wants to do is engage with you. They just want to be left alone." ;)

Education! It's okay. It won't hurt. Here is a simple graphic with some quick debunks. Please help educate!

Never approach or interact with a snake if you cannot accurately identify it from a safe distance! Misleading "rules" like the shape of the pupil are not accurate.If you must get close enough to a snake to see its pupils in order to attempt an identification, you have no business being that close to the snake. Just walk away.

Elliptical vs. round pupil shape does not work! Quite simply, the amount of light available can easily manipulate pupil size, so never go by this rule. You either know the species or you don't Learn from someone with experience and don't guess. Snakes can easily be identified from several feet away by those who know.

Head shape is another incorrect rule. Some people teach that venomous snakes have triangular heads. Coral snakes do not have triangular heads. Also, many snakes flatten and widen their heads when threatened. Most often, this is noted from non-venomous Water snakes and Hognose snakes (which may be considered mildly venomous but not medically significant). Water snakes are often fairly aggressive when threatened, while venomous snakes are reluctant to strike.

Even the "black on yellow" rule does not work 100% of the time for Coral snakes. See our comments.

And, yes, there are poisonous snakes. See our comments for examples. While the uneducated public often does interchange poisonous for venomous, herpers cannot say that snakes are "venomous not poisonous" and be correct 100% of the time. There are exceptions.

We understand it can be quite difficult for some to identify snakes. Unless completely necessary, it is best to leave snakes alone, especially if you cannot easily identify them. Most venomous snake bites in the U.S. occur when someone without proper tools, training or knowledge attempts to move, kill or handle these snakes.

Remember, the last thing any wild snake wants to do is engage with you. They just want to be left alone.

Note that we're primarily discussing U.S. native species. More information in our comments.

Infographic created by Amethyst Roney

Learn, learn, learn!
We love to learn! :D

Busting Myths About Oak Wilt - Garden Style San Antonio A lot of mythology surrounds the oak wilt disease. I’m here to set the record straight.

Education is the key!
The more you know, the less you fear. ;)

Why We Kill, Protect, or Leave Alone: Factors Contributing to Rattlesnake Roundups As abhorrent as rattlesnake roundups are to many of us, we cannot dismiss them as evil events run by bad people. Instead, it may be helpful to consider why people would poison the environment with …

Public service reminder ~
Humans are NOT at the top of the food chain, lol!

Giant Gator Walks Across Florida Golf Course Talk about a hazard! A giant alligator took a stroll across the fairway, making his way to the lake beside the third hole at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. Video c...

Snake Bite- What To Do If It Happens To You Learn what to do if experience a snake bite. Dispel the old myths of snake bite treatment. Texas has only four venomous snakes.