The latest edition of DEC Delivers has a segment on...Learning to Live with Snakes....Spring and summer in New York bring a burst of activity to the outdoors– flowers bloom, birds sing, and a variety of wildlife—including snakes—make their seasonal appearance. For many homeowners, an unexpected encounter with a snake in the yard or garden can be a bit startling. While such encounters can evoke a range of emotions such as surprise, fear, curiosity, or even disdain, it’s important to approach them with understanding and a calm perspective. Instead of reacting impulsively and harming them, it helps to recognize that snakes play a vital role in our natural communities as they fill a variety of ecological niches and contribute to the rich natural diversity of wildlife that occupy our shared landscape. 2025 is the year of the snake, after all!
Note that all native snakes are protected by law in New York State (Environmental Conservation Law and NYCRR Title 6, Section 3.3). If you’re unsure about the species of a snake you’ve encountered, check out the snake identification chart on the DEC website or contact your regional DEC wildlife office. View the New York State snake distribution maps from the NYSDEC Herp Atlas Project (PDF).
And all this reminded us of our snake "rescue" back in 2023---this guy was crossing Grand Street and made it thanks to a driver! Click on the photo.
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