Illegal to kill non-venomous snakes in Georgia

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The concern of snakes is pure and previous as time. It’s getting hotter and it’s inevitable that they’ll cross paths with people should you’re working in your yard or strolling on the canal path. Despite the fact that they are often scary, they do serve a job and are protected.

Daniel Sollenberger, Senior Wildlife Biologist for the Georgia Division of Pure Assets, says, “there are 46-48 species of snakes in Georgia relying on what scientist you speak to, however about 1/3 of these are in decline or a conservation concern”. All non-venomous snakes in Georgia are protected and it’s unlawful to seize, kill, or harass them on public or non-public land.

Sollenberger added, “you may be cited for killing a local species after which the native courtroom sytem could have loads to do with what that positive truly is, however it could possibly be as much as $1,000″.

Snakes eat rodents which assist management illness unfold and they’re prey for different creatures which makes them an vital a part of the meals chain. Mary Pruitt, an environmental educator at Reed Creek Park, stated, “so we really feel if that should you educate individuals about them and get a connection to them then they’re not fearful of them”. If you happen to don’t like snakes, the easiest way to maintain them away from your home is clearing particles to maintain rodents away. If you happen to do see a snake, you may spray it with a water hose to get it to slither away.

Pruitt added, “there’s a number of merchandise in the marketplace to maintain snakes away and I can inform you none of these work and don’t waste your cash on them. They are often actually poisonous to the atmosphere, like moth balls are an actual widespread one”. It’s straightforward to misidentify a snake, so the perfect factor to do is go away them alone and provides them their area.

Regulation about snakes are a bit totally different in South Carolina. Listed below are some hyperlinks about snake legal guidelines in South Carolina.

SC Reptile Legal guidelines

GA Reptile Legal guidelines

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