Most people are afraid of snakes even though many are harmless. There are over 3,000 species of the suborder Serpentes around the world. If you want to live in an area that doesn’t have snakes, you can move to Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, Antarctica, or New Zealand. Out of the 3,000 species, just 600 are venomous.
And, out of those slithery venom-producing serpents, only 7% can kill a human. But watch out for the python. A python is not venomous. It is an enormous constrictor snake. This means it can strangle and kill a human in minutes and swallow them whole in one hour. A fear of snakes seems reasonable enough when you learn this information.
Save the Bees!
Bees are the world’s most important pollinators. Experts say that 80 percent of crops are dependent upon honey bees. As the most hardworking insect, the bee is busy all day long transferring pollen from one blossom to the next. The pollination brings us fruits and vegetables. And not only that — it also brings us honey.
With worldwide honey bee population numbers falling, people like Glover are doing all they can to protect honey bees and the ecosystems that we all depend on. It is no laughing matter how difficult it is to care for these creatures and facilitate their survival.
A True Pest Emergency
Read on to hear the story of a family who had a considerably larger problem moving into their home. This was far more dangerous than a beehive inside the wall, no matter how big the hive was! Thailand is home to many different kinds of snakes, ranging from totally harmless to, well, not so harmless.
When comparing snakes to bees, bees can live very happily on their own not bothering anyone, as the family in Tennessee came to know by not knowing of a beehive in their walls for years. Snakes, on the other hand, are a little more temperamental, not to mention territorial.
It's Good to Know a Snake Expert
This is Vern Lovic. He is a snake enthusiast who lives in Southern Thailand. He has written three books about snakes, including "Keep Snakes Out: 35 Tips to Keep Snakes Off Your Property". He does not seek to kill snakes, but rather to help them and return them to safety.
In Southern Thailand, Lovic is the go-to guy for any and all snake issues. He is the uncontested expert on Thai snakes, and he has been rescuing snakes from people’s homes for well over a decade. In Thailand, there are over 220 snake species, and this guy has seen them all.
Who You Gonna Call?
In the case of bee infestations, David Glover was the man to call. In Thailand, Lovic is the best of the best. You need to be trained to manage certain snakes. The snakes he deals with are potentially deadly, and he is one of the few people equipped to handle those types of infestations.
One day, Lovic’s friend had a snake problem. He knew exactly who to call and gave the snake expert a ring. Lovic came over right away and immediately assessed the situation. What Lovic found shocked both the expert and his friend. They had to act, and quickly.