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Old 08-20-2013, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Spectreron View Post
No one has talked much about snakes. I see them as the most dangerous animal to my dogs, they (the dogs) stick their noses everywhere! We don't have any venomous snakes in our area but we will be in TV soon. I will be careful but am interested in the danger and frequency of encounters with venomous rascals.
There are numerous Pygmy Rattlesnakes in this area. They are found mostly in the tall grasses on golf courses or alongside trails by conservation areas. They are only about 18" but still pretty venomous - especially to animals like dogs who sniff at them and get bitten in the face.

Watch out also for fire ants. Their mounds pop up very quickly and they can really be painful!