Where Do Snakes Lay Their Eggs?
Not all snakes lay eggs- some have live young. The three pit vipers (Copperhead, Cottonmouth, Rattlesnake) have live babies that are on their own immediately after birth and equipped with fangs and venom to apprehend prey and protect themselves. The Texas Coral Snake lays three to four eggs in spring. Snakes hatch and are born in the months of June, July, August and September. Texas has many non-venomous snakes that also have live young. Venomous and non-venomous snakes will find a well-drained, secluded place away from predators to have young and lay eggs. They will lay the eggs or deliver the babies and then leave them to experience the world alone without the presence of a parent. How can I look out for snakes? Look around! Never step or put your hand where you cannot see. If going out after dark to throw out the trash, don’t walk in the dark to set off the motion sensor lights; instead, use a flashlight to prevent stepping on the back of a snake. What do I do if I see a snake? Walk
