There are a few reasons why snakes are especially bad this year. For one thing the weather has been particularly conducive to their activity. Warm weather means that snakes are more active and thus more likely to be seen by humans.
Additionally there has been an increase in the number of snakes being imported into the country. This is because the demand for snake meat and skin has increased in some parts of Asia where the animals are considered a delicacy. As a result more snakes are being brought into the United States for the purpose of being sold as food.
Finally it is worth noting that 2021 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. This means that there is an increased cultural interest in snakes which could lead to more people keeping them as pets or being more tolerant of their presence.
