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'Remain Calm': CT DEEP Offers Guidance For Snake Encounters 'Remain Calm': CT DEEP Offers Guidance For Snake Encounters
'Remain Calm': CT Deep Offers Guidance For Snake Encounters During the time of year when snakes are most active, Connecticut officials have released guidance on how residents should react when encountering snakes on their property.  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued the guidance on Friday, July 29. “Snakes are often needlessly killed by people because of mistaken identity, fear, and misunderstanding,” said Jenny Dickson, DEEP Wildlife Division director. “If you unexpectedly come across a snake, the snake is likely as startled as you are. The best course of action is to remain calm. All snakes will ret…

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by Nicole Valinote