kutyuska ,
My thoughts on snake avoidance and safety:
Awareness of your environment and Education will help.
You will need to get in the habit of thinking about safety in your area before leaving your apartment and learn to see through informed eyes that look down and around with a sweeping glance first before you proceed with any activity as observation is the key to avoidance. Soon this will be second nature.
Always look under your car and the car next to you before you walk up.
Keep Ace close and on short leash , walk in the middle of sidewalks
Know your local area and stay away from any area where snakes have been seen. Ask one of your neighbors about snake problems around your apartment and parking area. If you do see a snake go in the other direction and keep your dog close.
Stay away from rocks and water , tall/uncut grass bushes/shrubbery or any debris pile and the base of trees and buildings.
Never sit or step over anything without first looking on the other side.
Before selecting a seat or bench at a park carefully look around the bench/seat “First”…
Snakes can be out anytime , but , the most risk is starting at dusk until dawn the next morning when they will seek shelter from heat. Avoid walking at night or in areas with dark shadows.
Always keep doors and windows to car and apartment closed.
Always be in tune with what is going on around you.
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Things to know in advance:
Phone number of Vet , after hours and emergency contact information names and numbers. If you know two Vets in your area collect the same information for both.
Contact numbers of friend or relative close to you.
Name and phone number of local hospital and emergency number for EMT.
Program these numbers into your cell phone and always have it with you.
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If you will be going to any area where Ace will run loose you should practice recall with him and reward for correct behavior.
Hope this helps.... Best , oldhounddog
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