• Hurricane conditions and floods are headed for North and South Carolina in the form of Hurricane Florence.
• One of the consequences of major storms is that they can force wildlife — such as snakes — from their natural habitat.
• In previous major storms people have found displaced snakes in their flooded homes when they returned.
• North and South Carolina are home to venomous cottonmouth and copperhead snakes, as well as non-venomous species.

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Dr John Torres, an NBC weather expert, also said: "Bacteria in the water is a huge concern"

Accuweather's website said that snakes are one of the most common creatures people think about after a flood.

"They can be found swimming in water or hiding under debris, and they should be avoided."