It's a snake eat snake world out there. Found throughout Georgia, Kingsnakes are renowned for their ability to overcome and eat venomous snakes. They will strike and grasp prey near the head, coil around it and constrict before swallowing headfirst. If the snake being eaten is longer than the kingsnake, it will get FOLDED before being swallowed. The more ya know. Most of the time, you can easily identify this species by the chainlink fence-like pattern on its back. This dorsal pattern is usually

Spotted on the trail: a Northern Pacific Rattlesnake doing what rattlesnakes do best—soaking up the sun and minding its own business! Rattlesnakes are an important part of the Marin Headlands ecosystem, helping keep rodent populations in check. If you see one, admire from a distance—give it space, not stress. Most snake encounters end peacefully when we respect their place in the wild. Safety tip: Stay on designated trails, watch where you step, and listen for the telltale rattle—nature’s polite