you know -- i'll be more careful and pay attention a lot more. >> these snakes are at their peak venom because they're trying to have a lot of food for the hibernation. so, their bites are going to be pretty aggressive. >> reporter: he recommends pet owners vaccinate their animals with diamondback anti-venom. >> if the dog is bitten, he has western diamondback anti-venom in him. it gives you a head start. it gives you more time.. >> reporter: maybe that will mean less days in here for man's best friend. >> snakes in the grass. i don't like that. >> and they're so hungry, they said that's why they're biting so deeply because of their hunger. >> you're a big animal lover, rob. how do you feel about snakes? >> no. no way in the world. i don't do snakes. i'm no animal -- oh. >> i think you do snakes. i think you do snakes. >> what is going on with my face in that picture? i look a little --