

They are still capable of injecting venom.

MORE: Iowa Park man springs into action for snake season Here are Animal Services' tips to avoid rattlesnakes: If you spot a snake in your yard or home, call Animal Control at 94. "There are many non-venomous snakes that are beneficial for the environment and act as predators to mice and rats," the release stated.

Food and Drug Administration, rattlesnakes bite approximately 8,000 people yearly with 10 to 15 deaths occurring, the press release stated.Īnimal Services officials encourage residents to be aware of their surroundings, as well as learn to recognize the snake species likely to be in North Texas, according to the release.
