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Creatures of the South
A common question from people looking to move to the Charleston area are there alligators and snakes? There are many animals you may see here in the South.
Most of these you will not see!
Alligators
Yes, there are Alligators in the area. No you probably won’t see them. However, if you see this sign, you should watch your small children and pets.
Snakes
I have not seen any snakes but my neighbors in Cane Bay Plantation have seen the following: Black Snake, Cottonmouth, Rattlesnakes, Rat snake, Black racer, Red Rat snake and a Eastern Garter Snake. Around here if we see one they post in on Facebook and sometimes recommend someone that can remove it. Lots of people do not like snakes.
Anoles
If you see an anole they will run if you approach. Cute harmless and with a diet that consists primarily of small insects such as crickets, grasshoppers, flies, butterflies, moths, cockroaches, small beetles, and other arthropods, including spiders, as well as occasionally feeding on various molluscs, grains, and seeds. They can be useful to have in your yard. If one gets into your house, you can be sure your cat or dog will find them first.
Birds
Geese, Ducks, Snowy Eggrets and Blue Herons are common visitators at the marsh land behind my house. Of course, birds are harmless but watch your feet walking anywhere they have been. If you go to Shem Creek you will see Pelicans swooping for their dinner.
Insects
Some of the common bugs you will see in the South are: The Love Bug, Crane Fly, Horse Fly, and the Palmetto Bug (also known as the Florida woods cockroach), Moths and Butterflies. As with most bugs, they are annoying and you do not want them in your home.
Frogs
I have not seen one but at night you can sure hear them. They sound like goats bleating. Also, there are crickets as you can hear at this link: https://youtube.com/shorts/SgsJDesnIWE?feature=share
You can never know what new animal life you will see in the South.
I’ve worked with plenty of out-of-state clients and I am happy to take care of the details you are unable to. If you are looking to buy and sell in the Charleston area, contact me!
