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- Rising temperatures in North Texas prompt snakes to emerge from winter shelters.
- Experts advise caution as snakes—venomous and non-venomous—may seek shelter in populated areas, especially during rainy weather.
- If bitten, you should seek immediate medical attention by calling 911.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns against tourniquets or venom-sucking.
- Copperheads and cottonmouths are venomous snakes in the region and can strike without warning.
