Sunday, January 14, 2018 By Christina
Favuzzi, KSBY.com
Wildfire officials warn snakes are being
found disoriented and defenseless on beaches after the mudslides in
Montecito.
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network wrote on
Facebook: "Due to the recent Montecito flood, a variety of snake species
including gopher snakes, California king snakes, and western rattlesnakes have
potentially been misplaced onto local beaches."
At this time of year, snakes in southern
California would be hibernating so wildfire experts say they aren't able to
protect themselves in the unfamiliar environment of a sandy beach.
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network says if
you find a snake on a beach or anywhere else, call them at (805)
681-1080.
Their trained volunteers will safely capture
the snake, assess it for injuries, treat and release it back into its natural
habitat.
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