can complicate snake encounters because they do not always respond predictably.
A dog may bark, rush toward the snake, or attempt to investigate it with its nose.
Cats sometimes paw at unfamiliar moving objects or follow them into concealed areas.
These behaviors may put pets at risk.
If you can safely do so, place pets in a separate room or move them outside through a route that does not pass near the snake.
Do not allow your dog to approach the animal simply because it appears curious rather than aggressive.
