Snakes
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Saving snakes in Alberta more crucial than ever beforeNew data reveals reported incidents of snakes becoming roadkill in Alberta are up almost 5,000 per cent. As a result, a snake-saving initiative is underway.CanadaAug 23
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Roadkill numbers in Alberta trend upwardProvincial data suggests Alberta's roadkill numbers are soaring, with snakes hit particularly hard last year.CanadaAug 21
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Garter snakes waking from hibernation in Narcisse, Man. viewing densFour snake dens in the area are active, the province says.CanadaApr 27
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2 people, 3 snakes, dog rescued after early morning Saskatoon house fireThe Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) safely put out fire at a house in the 000 block of Morris Drive at 3 a.m. on Monday. Two people, a dog and three snakes were safely rescued.CanadaSep 11, 2023
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Ferrari-riding rattlesnake ‘Enzo’ doing well in Osoyoos, B.C.A rattlesnake that caught a luxurious car ride from Osoyoos to Vancouver last year was recently found outside of his den in the Nk'Mip DesertEnvironmentMay 1, 2023
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Exotic pets slithering into Saskatoon, and into heartsIn light of a bylaw change, the Saskatoon SPCA said that people should know what they're getting into if they want a pet snake listed on the government of Saskatchewan's website.CanadaOct 18, 2022
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‘Look at this! He’s a big boy’: B.C. man rescues 6-foot snake from roof of shed“People always tend to exaggerate. So when the guy said ‘Oh, it’s a big snake,’ I’m thinking ‘Oh yeah, sure.’ And sure enough, it’s big.”CanadaAug 2, 2022
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Calgary man converts strangers into reptile fans walking pet ‘Monty’ the pythonA Calgary man is creating curious crowds as he walks his pet python through a northwest city park.FeaturesJul 25, 2022
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Rattlesnakes on a plain: How cars, pollution and suburbia threaten these mysterious creaturesA university professor says rattlesnakes are threatened in B.C., and many populations are declining at alarming rates.EnvironmentJun 12, 2020
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More people in Lethbridge river valley could increase snake bites this summer: ExpertThose enjoying the Lethbridge river valley should be cautious of wildlife in the trails.EnvironmentMay 5, 2020
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