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You may have to enlarge pic to see this snakeskin like growth extended from spruce tree to shrubbery. I am scared it might be snake. Want to get rid...
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Growth hanging from tree #672289
Asked August 03, 2020, 12:50 PM EDT
You may have to enlarge pic to see this snakeskin like growth extended from spruce tree to shrubbery. I am scared it might be snake. Want to get rid of it.
New Kent County Virginia
Expert Response
Unfortunately, even enlarging the picture I am not able to clearly see what you are referencing. But we don't have any diseases that would fit the description, so it is likely a snake skin.
Our Virginia Cooperative Extension publication on snakes, which includes management strategies can be found here: http://digitalpubs.ext.vt.edu/vcedigitalpubs/<personal data hidden>13999/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&fol... .
I'd like to also mention that in Virginia it is illegal to kill a snake unless there is imminent danger or threat.
You may also want to contact the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (formerly the department of game and inland fisheries) wildlife hotline. Information about the hotline can be found here: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/nuisance/
