Ticks can carry potentially deadly diseases.  Know how to prevent tick borne diseases

• https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/notes/Urban/ticks.htm
• https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/

 

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

• https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/insects/beeswasphornets.html

 

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/