Behavioral Characteristics
Where's the most common place to find garter snakes.
In gardens/lawns, near water hoses and ditches.
What's one thing you should NOT use to help a snake bite's swollenness?
Ice
What part of a butterfly's body do they taste with?
Their Feet!!
What behavioral trait keeps Milksnakes so common in NoCo?
They adapt well to agricultural changes, and don't ever die out.
Why should you remove jewelry during a snake bite situation?
In case of swelling.
Why is rodent poisoning so effective?
Rodents, including squirrels, cannot burp or vomit.
What does a hognose snake do when feeling threatened?
Hisses loudly, flattens neck, plays dead.
Why shouldn't you take an NSAID after a snake bites you?
They're blood thinners!
What kind of venom are horses and cats susceptible to, but dogs are nearly immune to?
Black widow spider venom!
How do you know if you've run into a Northern Water Snake?
If it's in the water and Colorado. (Only species of water snake in the state).
What's the dog equivalent of removing jewelry after a snake bite?
Remove it's color ASAP.
What kind of farm animals have ACCENTS?
Young goats! (kids)
How can you tell if a snake you're hiking by is a bullsnake or rattlesnake? List 1-2.
1. If it's moving quickly/at all. (Opportunistic vs. Actively Hunting)
2. What time of day it is. (Food needs vary based on species)
Which of these should you NOT put on your dog's suspected snake bite?
Water, Soap, Cotton Dressings
Soap and Dressings! WATER ONLY FOR DOGGOS!!
How much money per year do bats save the US agriculture industry by eating pests?
37-53 Billion