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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Experts address snake season concerns
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With snake season upon us, experts are sharing what to look out for if you spot a snake near or in your home as well as the steps you should take. Birmingham Zoo Reptile Manager, Andy Scott said Alabama has a total of 50 native snakes, 6 of which are venomous in Central Alabama. He said you may likely spot three of them. 'The most common would-be copperheads. After that cottonmouths, and then sometimes timber rattlesnakes,' said Scott. As the temperature outdoors rise, people are more likely to spot a snake. 'Warmer days they're going to be out or if it's really, really hot, like in the heat of August, they're going to be out more in the evenings. So, like, going out to your driveway to take your trash out you'll probably want to wear shoes cause to a snake a driveway is just a big warm rock to take a nap on,' said Scott. Man charged with giving alcohol to 20-year-old who fell from stands at Pirates game Scott said they typically won't bother you, but if you see one on a walk, hike or near your home he said don't engage. 'The best thing you can do is give it space. No matter what they're still there to be a pest control animal. They don't want to hurt you. They will defend themselves just like any other animal but the best thing you can do is just give them their space and be respectful of them,' said Scott. Experts say if you just can't live with it, call for a safe removal. Alabama Snake Removers is one local resources. 'We offer a service of unwanted snakes, unneeded snakes, however you may look at it from people's property. Whether it be their home businesses or even the park. If it's a public park and we know that there are a lot of children that frequent the area and we see that there's a couple of copperheads, then we'll dispatch a guy because we know it's a public safety hazard and we just try to do our best to help our neighbor,' said Mark Hay. Scott and Hay said keeping your grass cut short and removing debris can help keep snakes out of your yard. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scotsman
01-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Irn-Bru makers submit plans to transform The Kelpies in Falkirk into unicorns
The Kelpies in Falkirk would be transformed on one day every year under the plans submitted on behalf of Irn-Bru Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... They are one of the most instantly-recognisable sculptures in Scotland, but they could be getting a dramatic makeover if a soft drinks manufacturer gets its way. AG Barr – the makers of Irn-Bru – have lodged an application to give Falkirk's world-famous Kelpies some added fizz with a magical makeover. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A proposal has been submitted to Falkirk Council's Local Development Plan 3 consultation to mount 15-foot horns onto The Kelpies every year on National Unicorn Day. The day falls on April 9 each year. Irn Bru has supposedly made official moves to equip the Kelpies with unicorn horns (Picture: Submitted) The proposal comes complete with detailed CGI artwork showing how the majestic sculptures would look with their facelift – designed to match the existing steel facade, which already attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The company said the proposal had been submitted to mark the launch of its Unicorn Tears flavoured limited edition Irn-Bru XTRA. Kenny Nicholson, head of brand at Irn-Bru, said: 'The Kelpies are one of the most inspiring sculptures in the UK – an incredible feat of engineering and creativity – so we think they're the perfect spot to celebrate Scotland's most legendary animal. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'By crowning them with a unicorn horn every World Unicorn Day, we can help tell the story of Scotland's centuries-long love affair with the unicorn – from royal seals and ancient coins, all the way to cans of IRN-BRU XTRA's new Unicorn Tears flavour.' The 300-tonne, 98ft (30m) high horse head sculptures were created by artist Andy Scott. They were officially opened in 2014 and sit in Helix Park, Falkirk, close to the M9 motorway.
STV News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Irn-Bru submits plan to 'transform The Kelpies into unicorns'
Irn-Bru has suggested that Falkirk Council mount giant horns on The Kelpies to turn them into unicorns. The council is carrying out a 'call for ideas and sites' ahead of its new Local Development Plan – which determines its vision and strategy for Falkirk's future. The call for ideas is an opportunity for individuals, community groups or other organisations to suggest 'new uses, improvements, or protection' for sites the area. Falkirk Council says these will be considered in preparing its proposals. Responding to the call, Irn-Bru submitted a suggestion for giant unicorn horns to be mounted onto the Kelpies to 'celebrate and raise awareness of the unicorn's status as Scotland's national animal'. Sculptor Andy Scott designed the monumental pair of horse-heads in 2013 based on the concept of the mythical water horses. The stand over the eastern gateway of the Forth and Clyde Canal that runs across Scotland's Central Belt. But Irn-Bru has suggested the sculptures could be adapted to represent different mythological horses. The proposal comes with CGI artwork showing how the sculptures would look with the horns added. The mythical beasts have been Scotland's official national animal since the 1500s, according to the drinks maker, which also suggested the horns should be added temporarily each World Unicorn Day – celebrated on April 9. Irn Bru Irn-Bru has suggested transforming The Kelpies into unicorns every year on World Unicorn Day. Irn Bru Kenny Nicholson, head of brand at Irn-Bru said: 'The Kelpies are one of the most inspiring sculptures in the UK – an incredible feat of engineering and creativity – so we think they're the perfect spot to celebrate Scotland's most legendary animal.' The submission to Falkirk Council's call for ideas is part of a PR stunt for the launch of the Irn-Bru's latest flavour – branded Unicorn Tears. 'By crowning them with a unicorn horn every World Unicorn Day, we can help tell the story of Scotland's centuries-long love affair with the unicorn – from royal seals and ancient coins, all the way to cans of Irn-Bru Xtra's new Unicorn Tears flavour,' Ms Nicholson said. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
