GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston Island State Park has a warning for beachgoers: Watch out for rattlesnakes trying to stay warm in the sand dunes.
"Snakes like visiting the beach for the holidays too!" the park said in a social media post.
The rattlesnakes are cold blooded and like to use the dunes for heat during the cold winter months.
"The sand dunes at Galveston Island State Park make the perfect home for rattlesnakes: close to warm sand, good hunting grounds, and are protected from humans," GISP said.
So, what should you do if you see one? Don't panic! The park said you should just leave it alone and stay at least five feet away from it. GISP also asks that you alert park staff if you see one.