Reptiles manage to get themselves into all sorts of trouble. I get calls to extract snakes from all manner of odd situations. In my area, the culprit is usually a Western Ratsnake, as they have excellent climbing skills and are active foragers. You likely have similar species in your area. These animals could benefit from more people willing to help them out of predicaments. If you are a kind soul that wants to rescue snakes so that people don’t kill them—the first step is become competent at identification. You need to know at a glance whether the animal you are approaching is harmless. The next step is to research wildlife laws in your area.
This lesson is part of Certified Herpetological Guide. Enrollment is self-paced, with no deadline to finish (about 50 hours).
