See a Snake? What to do and Resources for Identifying Snakes

I grew up loving snakes, but I also grew up in an area with 0 venomous snakes. Since then I've lived alongside venomous snakes in Kenya, Gabon, and now North Carolina, where I see them on a near-regular basis. But guess what? I still love them! The goal of this podcast is to hopefully get you to love them - or like them - or at least live with them. In this podcast, I go over:My experiences being up close with copperheads and rattlesnakesWhat to do when you see a snakeWho you can ask to identify a snakeWhat to do when you see a venomous snakeHow many people die from snakebites (the answers may surprise you)How most people get bitShould you kill venomous snakes? Should you relocate a venomous snake? Do moth balls work to deter snakes? And MORE!Want to learn more about wildlife biology, being a scientist, and conservation? Here’s how:Subscribe to my YouTube channel to learn about the coolest animals and get my tips about careers in wildlife biology, science communication, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7KlOYUv8lxU3MG4sfxaLzA?view_as=subscriber I’m writing a book on careers in wildlife biology. Don’t miss the launch! Visit http://fancyscientist.com to subscribe to my newsletter to stay up-to-date on its release.I’d love to meet you. Connect with me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FancyScientistInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/fancy_scientist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fancyscientist/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fancyscientist/pins/Join the Scientist Support Network, a Facebook group where you can connect to other scientists and scientists to be, post questions, and ask for support in your scientific career: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scientistsupportnetwork/