09/23/2026
Good morning, everyone!
It’s that time of year again! As we start getting some cooler mornings and evenings, don’t be surprised if you notice a little bump in snake activity during the warmer parts of the afternoon.
Snakes rely on outside temperatures to regulate their body temperature, so as the nights cool down, they may take advantage of those warm, sunny afternoons to get moving, bask, and hunt before temperatures drop again.
That means you may start seeing them at times and in places where you haven’t noticed much activity during the heat of summer… stretched out on warm pavement, driveways, patios, rocks, or other areas holding heat.
As always, if you find a snake around your home or property that you’re uncomfortable with, please don’t try to kill or handle it. Give it some space, keep kids and pets away, and give us a call/message.
We’re happy to come safely relocate it. 🐍🖤
Stay safe, enjoy the cooler weather, and remember: if you see a snake, leave it alone and give us a call! 903-744-3265
Pictures: Prairie Kingsnake/Lampropeltis caligaster