Ticks can carry potentially deadly diseases. Know how to prevent tick borne diseases
Some snakes are venomous, but most are important components of natural ecosystems. Know how to identify and avoid venomous snakes
- https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/gaston/Pests/reptiles/avoidsnakebite.htm
- https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/gaston/Pests/reptiles/venompix.htm
- https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/gaston/Pests/reptiles/snakepix3.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/snakes/
Bites and stings of other insects can be dangerous to those with allergies
Both wild and domestic animal can get rabies. Avoid contact with unhealthy animals
- https://www.cdc.gov/features/rabies/index.html
- https://davidson.ces.ncsu.edu/rabies-be-aware-not-afraid/
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Wildlife Helpline 866-318-2401 (local number 919-707-4011) http://www.ncwildlife.org/Injured-Wildlife
Chatham Animal Services 919-542-7203 http://www.chathamnc.org/services/animal-services
General Outdoor dangers https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/outdoor/
