Summer is a time of serious snake activity.  It’s important to be familiar with the types of snakes found in your area.  It’s especially important to exercise safety precautions when you are in outdoor areas that are prone to snake activity.  There are some snakes that are easier to spot, but many blend in with their natural environment, meaning that you may not see them until you’re standing right next to one.  If you live in or will be traveling through an area known for venomous snakes, a Snake Bite Kits an essential part of your first aid supplies.

During warm days, snakes tend to seek cool cover.  Wood, block and other construction supplies are likely hiding places for these reptiles.  Children’s toys can also prove cool refuges for the creatures.  Snakes often hide under trees or plants, especially in gardens that are freshly watered.  Any piled materials can play the role of host to a snake.  Outdoor work in any of these conditions should be done with an awareness of the potential for reptile presence.  A quick survey of children’s play areas is wise during months of snake activity.  In many cases, snakes will flee from human presence, but an encounter with a venomous creature could be devastating, making a snake bite kit a smart investment.