09 Sep 2022
Glass lizard

Legless lizard good for gulping down bugs in the yard

The impulse to rid one’s property of snakes is understandable: Some are venomous and pose a danger to humans. But most aren’t, and they help control genuine pests such as rodents. Consequently, we should welcome these benign reptiles. One animal that Florida residents often mistake for a snake is the harmless glass lizard (genus Ophisaurus […]

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03 Apr 2020

Most Snakes Are a Benefit to Your Property

Snakes tend to have bad reputations. As a result, they routinely get an unfair rap. In reality, most are beneficial, consuming pests in your yard and garden. Larger snakes are effective predators of rodents, eating rats and mice around a person’s property. In doing so, snakes eradicate the onboard ticks that carry Lyme disease. These reptiles also help control the grasshopper population.

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