Snakes are emerging from their winter hibernation period. In their search for food and habitat, they could potentially end up in unwelcoming places.

K-State Wildlife Specialist Drew Ricketts says there are benefits to having snakes around.  Ricketts says it's important to be able to identify the different types of snakes.

Ricketts says if a home has a snake problem glue traps can be bought to help in the removal of snakes, but make sure they are the large glue traps or say for snakes on them. He says for those trying to catch a snake make sure to pin it down at the back of the head and then hold it behind the head.