Summer temperature increases drive greater wildlife activity and higher probability of snake encounters. Recent notable sightings occurred in Tennessee, South Carolina, and a rattlesnake was found inside a Walnut Creek kitchen cabinet. Temperature is the primary factor affecting encounter probability. Gopher snakes commonly bask on trails and roads, and garter snakes appear more often in urban areas. Rattlesnakes favor rockier terrain such as Mount Diablo and rarely enter homes. Snakes are generally fearful of humans, rely on camouflage, and typically remain still rather than attack. Only the rattlesnake poses danger in the Bay Area; bites usually occur when snakes are provoked or accidentally stepped on.
If you encounter a snake in the wild, according to Barrios, the best thing you can do is to leave it alone. Humans are the predator for reptiles, so snakes are actually very afraid of people. Better give them space to run away. Snakes rely on their camouflage to not be seen, so most likely they would stay still and hope humans don't see them. You can even sit and watch it.
According to Barrios, 18 types of snakes are found in the Bay Area; only the rattlesnake is dangerous to humans. The rest of them are harmless. Snakes only bite if people try to move them, pick them up or accidentally step on them. So it's important to know where your hands and your feet are going and always stay on trails,
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