Museum web page answers questions about snakes in areas flooded by Hurricane Floyd

Contact: Karen Kemp
(919) 733-7450, ext. 304
Museum web page answers questions about snakes in areas flooded by Hurricane Floyd

RALEIGH -- In response to inquiries about snakes in areas flooded by Hurricane Floyd, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences has posted information on its web site. The new web page answers frequently-asked questions about the recent abundance of snakes due to Hurricane Floyd.

The web page is located at http://www.naturalsciences.org/floodsnakes.htm

As many as 34 species of snakes occur in some southeastern North Carolina counties. Most snakes people encounter are likely be one of the many harmless, non-venomous species. In most of the flooded areas, the copperhead and the cottonmouth are the venomous snakes most likely to be found. However, up to six venomous species are possible in some remote spots.

In addition to answering questions, the web page includes photographs of the most likely poisonous snakes to watch for in the flooded areas. For more information, please visit the site at http://www.naturalsciences.org or call the Museum at (919) 733-7450.

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