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Be careful, snakes are out and about in West Columbia, and some of them are venomous
July 22, 2024||Comments Off on Be careful, snakes are out and about in West Columbia, and some of them are venomous|NEWS, Social Media
If you’re outside, especially near a wooded area or places where there is water, look out for snakes. There are venomous snakes in the West Columbia area and in all of Lexington County.
The snake pictured is a young, brightly-colored, copperhead. It was killed by a car running over it on Botanical Parkway in West Columbia. It is a venomous snake.
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