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This spring and summer many people will be reluctant to go on a float trip because of their fear of snakes.  Missouri’s snakes play a vital role in nature, eating other animals like mice, and disease carrying rats, lizards, toads and frogs while serving as a source of food for hawks, owls, mink, skunks and herons.  Unfortunately, many people are afraid of snakes, frequently killing those that are harmless.  The more you know about snakes, the more you’ll appreciate their role in nature and overcome your fear of them. Read the rest of this entry »