Skunks Part I
Skunks Part I Two species of skunk are found in New York, the spotted skunk (Spilogale gracilis) and the striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis), which is the species most commonly found around homes. Although originally considered members of the weasel family, recent genetic research has placed skunks into their own family Mephitidae. Both skunk species produce […]
Voles
Voles Vole Description and Habitats There are two types of Voles found in our service area, the meadow vole and the pine vole. They are 4” to 7 1/2 “ long weighing ½ to 2 ½ ounces. The meadow vole is larger than the pine vole. The meadow vole’s tail is longer than it’s hind […]
The Eastern Mole
The Eastern Mole The eastern mole is about 3 ¼ to 8 ¾ “ long weighing 3 to 5 ounces. The eastern mole can havebrown or gray fur with pink feet, noses and tails. They have very small eyes, no external ears, a naked, pointy snout and large front feet that are turned sideways […]
Moles
Moles Mole trapping New York I probably sound like a broken record, but like any other wildlife, moles are wreaking havoc on your property in search of food. Moles eat insects. They love grubs, beetle larvae and worms. Moles are diggers and while they are digging for insects, they inadvertently dig up and around […]
Rattlesnakes
Rattlesnakes How to Avoid a Copperhead Snake: Unfortunately, because of their amazing camouflage and unusual reaction of freezing position when in danger, avoiding copperhead snakes is not always easy. Most bites occur when a person isn’t even aware of the snake. If you are in copperhead country, always be aware. Snakes will often sun themselves […]
Breeding Habits and Other Facts Of the Copperhead Rattlesnakes
Breeding Habits and Other Facts Of the Copperhead Rattlesnakes Copper Heads will give birth to live young.litters can consist of up to twenty young, though fewer than ten is most common. As with the majority of reptiles, the babies are on their own once they are born. Copperhead Diet: Copperheads are carnivorous. […]
Copperhead Bites and Their Effects
Copperhead Bites and Their Effects Copperhead bites are rarely the cause of snake fatalities. When injected, their venomwill cause severe damage to the local tissue and can spread to a secondary infection. Copperhead venom can be fatal to animals, but often the snake injects very little of the poison when it bites a human. This minimal […]
Copperhead Snake Information & Facts
Copperhead Snake Information & Facts The Copperhead is the most misidentified snake in America! Did you see the snake identified by you? Are you sure it was a copperhead? Or it wasn’t just one of a number of similar looking snakes, mostly water snakes such as the Northern Water Snake? Snakes can be very […]
