Some tips and tricks to keep your dogs cool and hydrated

We didn’t even hear a rattle.

When summer comes so do the reptiles. They exit brumation - a dormant state similar to hibernation - and get their metabolism going in the warm sun. The vast, vast majority of snakes that you will encounter are harmless. But not all of them. And while it is tremendously unlikely that you will run into a venomous snake, taking upfront precautions will go a long way to mitigate potential danger.