A Texas Game Warden told News Channel 6 on Tuesday he has seen a rise in rattlesnake sightings near homes this past month.

Texas Game Warden, Eddie Hood, says these poisonous snakes are showing up more and more on our doorsteps.

“You may have noticed around Wichita Falls more and more areas being cleared off,” Hood said.

He said development of new homes and businesses is pushing the rattlesnakes out of their natural habitat. Hood says there has also been a decrease in rabbits and rodents the reptiles prey on.

Read more about rattlesnakes around Texoma here and find out what to do if you encounter a snake.