Snakes in North Coventry

Two snakes have been reported to Coventry Wildlife.  One was seen while a resident of coventry lake was mowing their yard.  This was a garter snake.  The other snake was reported with a different story.  A large black snake was reported when a local coon hound dog had it attached to its ear and the body of the snake was wrapped around the dog's neck!  Picture that.  Both snakes are non venomous.  The black snake was about 4 feet long.

Spiders abound!

Many spiders have been reported to Coventry wildlife the past week.  Spiders love moist areas.  Many times you will find them in your basement due to the increased moisture found there.  You can often see many spiders and their eggs in the mulch around your house because mulch retains moisture.  The most common type of spider in our area is called a wolf spider and they can be big. 

Field mice in an umbrella!

A field mouse was seen in an umbrella at Coventry Lake this week.  The mouse was under the umbrella at the top in the little pocket that allows the umbrella to open.  In North America, breathing dust that has come in contact with mouse excrement has been linked to hantavirus which may lead to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS).  Mice are primarily nocturnal animals that rely on other senses outside of eyesight.  Vision is not one of their best senses.  The picture below is from google images as the mouse scared the homeowner.