Danger Noodles Are Back In Northern Colorado

Most people don't care for snakes. I'm one of the most people. Yesterday, on a walk near my home in Fort Collins, I saw a snake, which made me ponder which snakes are safe and which ones will kill you.

Snakes are a natural part of living in Northern Colorado, especially if you're into hiking or walking the trails. Odds are, at some point, you're going to come across some type of snake, and it's going to make you jump out of your pants.

So how do you know which snakes are harmless and which snakes will kill you? Let's take a deep dive into Northern Colorado snake facts. Shall we?

What to know about snakes in Northern Colorado this summer

Most types of snakes in Northern Colorado that you may come across are usually harmless. In fact, snakes help control the mouse population quite a bit.

But you should probably know that summer is peak season for snakes in Northern Colorado. This is because snakes are cold-blooded and like coming out into the warm sun. Makes sense to me.

Here are the types of snakes you might see in Northern Colorado

These are some safe snakes that won't hurt you. Bull snakes, garter snakes, racer snakes, and prairie snakes.

But how can you tell when running fast away which kind is which? I have no idea. That's why God put a rattle on the tail of a rattlesnake, so there's no need to get up close and study them because they're already alerting you to run.

Where you'll most likely find snakes

• Near rocks
• tall grass
• ponds and rivers
• hiking trails
• wood piles
• open spaces

So keep your eyes and more importantly your ears on alert while out in nature this summer.