Prickly Pear Wildlife

Snakes of the Lone Star State

Prickly Pear employee holding a 4.5 foot long rattlesnake in front of the Prickly Pear van

Snakes, those serpentine slitherers, are found in abundance across the United States, with Texas boasting a particularly diverse population. These cold-blooded creatures are ectothermic, meaning they rely on their environment to regulate their body temperature. As a result, the snakes of the lone star state are most active during the warmer months when the sun […]