It’s that time of year again. Normally we rarely see rattlesnakes. We know they are there when it is warm. But in May we see several a day and I start my relocation campaign. Any rattlers seen around human habitations and workplaces get moved a good distance away. If they are close by when we are working out in the field we keep an eye on them or move them a short distance away. Also this time of year we get clouds of flying ladybugs. Aphids don’t stand a chance!
- A rattler on it’s way to a new home.
- A beautiful Mountain King Snake temporarily caught for observation.
- One of the swarms of Ladybugs.
I understand all snakes are beneficial….in the right places!
We also see an abundance of ladybugs in the spring here in the Fallbrook location.