This Upstate area is one of SC's most rattlesnake infested, says World Atlas: See full list
You can find them hanging out in your backyard, slithering underneath the bushes, or in the lakes. Some species can even climb trees, although this is not a typical behavior.
Whether you love them or can't stand them, it's snake season in S.C. The season usually runs from spring through fall (April to October) and is the period when snakes are most active.
Here are the seven most rattlesnake infested areas in the Palmetto state, according to World Atlas.
World Atlas named Lake Jocassee as one of the most rattlesnake infested areas in the state. It also called it one of S.C.'s most pristine lakes, with natural beauty that can be seen through its cliffs, forests, and waterfalls. Those who plan on taking a day trip to the lake should know it is located within the Jocassee Gorges and is only accessible through Devil's Fork State Park.
At Lake Jocassee, rattlesnakes can be found on the rocky outcrops and forested slopes above the waterline, per World Atlas. Northern water snakes, Eastern Garter snakes, and cottonmouths can also be spotted near the marshy fringes.
"Snakes are often seen basking on sun-warmed rocks or low tree limbs near the water, especially in quiet coves and shallow inlets." said World Atlas. "Despite the lakes's crystal-clear and cold water, its overgrown pockets and secluded shoreline provide perfect reptile cover."
∎ Francis Marion National Forest
∎ Lake Moultrie
∎ Lake Jocassee
∎ Ellicott Rock Wilderness
∎ Lake Marion
∎ Sand Hills State Forest
∎ Savannah River
Nina Tran covers trending topics for The Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Watch out for rattlesnakes at Lake Jocassee in SC, says World Atlas
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