Common Snakes of New York. The most widespread and frequently encountered snakes in New York state are the garter snake and the water snake. Garter snakes use a wide variety of habitats, from woodlands to marshes to fields and exist quite well around human habitations.
Candida organisms naturally live on the skin, but breakdown of the outer layers of skin promote the yeast's overgrowth. This typically occurs when the environment is warm and moist such as in diaper areas and skin folds.
Although the yeast is normally found in small numbers on the skin of most healthy individuals, changes in body chemistry can cause it to multiply rapidly, irritating the skin and producing dry, flaky patches.