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Beware: New York's Lakes Home to 17 Snake Species!

4/1/2025

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New York State is home to 17 snake species, including three that are venomous, lurking in its lakes. A-Z Animals and Hudson Valley Post have pinpointed the six lakes most teeming with these slithering creatures. As summer beckons, residents are urged to tread carefully to steer clear of unexpected snake encounters.

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New York State is home to 17 snake species, including three that are venomous, lurking in its lakes. A-Z Animals and Hudson Valley Post have pinpointed the six lakes most teeming with these slithering creatures. As summer beckons, residents are urged to tread carefully to steer clear of unexpected snake encounters.