Many people across the Brazos Valley are taking advantage of bluebonnet season and snapping some family photos.
If you're one of them, Toby Hibbitz, Texas A&M Curator of Herpetology, says watch out for snakes.
"This is the high activity season for snakes. Any bite from a venomous snake is serious. There have been known fatalities from all types of venomous snakes in our area."
If you do get bitten, it's best to go to the doctor right away.
Hibbitz says, "The best care for a venomous snake bite is a set of car keys and an emergency room."
Snakes are most active at dawn and dusk, so if possible, try to avoid taking photos during those times.
"Any sort of old structure. If you like to get that pretty barn in the background, barns are notorious places for snakes to hang out."
In general, the snakes are just as afraid of you as you are of them, so if you leave them alone, chances are pretty good they'll leave you alone too.
Hibbitz adds, "If you give them the opportunity to flee, then they will. If they feel like they have to stand their ground, they will. Very rarely would a snake approach somebody. The most people that get bit by a venomous snakes are males between 16 and 40. Almost all of those bites are on the arms and hands and that's from people picking them up. Just take extra care and check those places out before you take your kid over there."
If an unwanted guest tries to make an appearance in your photos, Hibbitz says, "The thing to do if you see a snake is to stop and back away. It's not going to come after you."