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I have a snake in my backyard and I don't know whether it's poisonous or not. How do I tell?
The only poisonous snake in this part of MD is a Copperhead, which can be confused with Milk snakes or Corn snakes. The best way to tell is by the head. A poisonous snake will have a head that is triangular and is significantly wider than the neck. |
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A large snapping turtle laid eggs in my backyard. What should I do?
The mother turtle will return to her place or residence (a nearby pond, river or stream) as soon as she is finished depositing the eggs. When the eggs hatch, they will disperse in search of the closest water source. So, you may want to make sure the spot she chose remains undisturbed until the young hatch from their eggs. In short, leave them alone. They will not harm you.
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There is a small hawk staking out my backyard bird feeders. What kind is it and how do I get it to leave?
The hawk is, most likely, a Cooper's Hawk or Sharp-shinned Hawk. Both species prey on smaller birds and love hanging out near backyard feeders. These hawks are native, same as the songbirds that visit your feeders, and must hunt to survive. The only way to truly keep them away is to get rid of all the songbirds near your home.
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