Everyone knows the phrase. Say it with me: “The only good snake is…a dead snake.” Yikes! That’s a little aggressive, don’t you think? –Especially when snakes are such an important part of our ecosystem and provide so much food for wildlife, as well as services to help keep us healthy and free of some diseases.
Helping SC's Herps
Bills were introduced in the House and the Senate in January that would strengthen our laws and give the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) more tools to apprehend and penalize illegal wildlife traffickers. Both bills enjoy overwhelming support, but the House bill, H.4831, has advanced further and is still eligible to be considered and passed later this year.