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During late August, September, and early October,
young snakes are moving around, looking for hiding places, food,
or spots to hole up for the winter.
Most snakes found around homes are not only harmless, they're beneficial;
many eat mice.
Often these young, snakes are misidentified as copperheads
and needlessly killed.
Learning to identify common snakes and their young
can help protect these valuable animals.
Most people won't fall in love with snakes, even baby snakes,
but it is possible to appreciate the role they play in nature.