Written by Tom Broad Published: 20 April 2020 Social distancing. Self-isolation. Sheltering in place. Going for a walk has never felt better or been more needed, but walking Lake Houston’s parks and greenbelts brings residents closer to nature’s critters. — Kingwood ER Hospital doc, parks expert offer advice — Several Tribune readers reported snakes on the greenbelt and one reader saw what he described as “ … a huge copperhead just sitting on the greenbelt walkway …” “Spring and autumn are the optimal times to encounter snakes although it’s possible to encounter anytime,” said Martin de Vore, administrative assistant in the Harris County Precinct 4 Parks Department. “During the heat of the summer, they’re most likely encountered when it is cooler in early morning or after sunset.”