Translocating any wild animal should not be done needlessly or thoughtlessly. Often, snakes are moved (or killed) out of fear. Instead of trying to eradicate or control wildlife, we should increase our willingness to live peaceably with nature. Though there are times where introducing an animal to a new location may be warranted, such as repatriation of a species back into its historic range, moving an animal more than a short distance (such as across a road or back outside) is usually inadvisable. There are many reasons for this. One concern that biologists have is maintaining the natural genetics of wild populations.
This lesson is part of Certified Herpetological Guide. Enrollment is self-paced, with no deadline to finish (about 50 hours).
