How to Get Rid of Snakes

Snakes are legless reptiles with hundreds of species across the world.

About 40% possess deadly poison like rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, copperheads and coral snakes, while majority, like the soil burrowing species are harmless, and only grows in full size at under a foot long. 

However, majority homeowners can’t stand the sight of snakes in their homes, backyard, flower pots, personal garden, pool sides, kitchen and even bedroom.

So just how do you get rid of these unwanted legless creatures.  Read on to learn how to get rid of snakes.

If you’re not sure whether the snake in your home is venomous, and you don’t want to personally get involve in getting rid of it, then quickly leave and call in a snake handling professional to check it out for you. He’ll definitely assist you and take it out alive.

Find out why it came into your house: Try to discover how the snake was able to get inside your house. Normally, snakes go where there is food, e.g. rodents. So make sure the snakes can't get to any food inside or outside your house.  Cover all garbage cans tightly and don't leave anything out.

Use snake repellent:  If you live in an area prone to snakes then use this solution to keep them away.  Spray the snake repellent every four weeks from the spring through to autumn.

This works because all snakes have a smell receptor known as Jacobson's organ, they can’t withstand the repulsive odor and harsh taste the repellent will discharge, which will make the snake weak, as if anaesthetized. It will leave quite quickly.

Clean out your clutter: Don't make it easy for snakes to hide.  Keep your grass short and get rid of any clutter.  Tidy up your garbage cans, recycling boxes and other areas where snakes like to hide.

Recurring snake problem: If you have a constant snake invasion in your backyard, you can invite some devoted “snake collectors” from your local herpetological society; they’ll gather and remove the snakes usually free of charge.

Move it yourself: If you’re confident and sure that the snake is not venomous, like the rattlesnake, you can personally catch it and liberate it somewhere far away from the house.  

Leave the snake alone: There are some bigger species of snakes, like the black racer that in fact, eat up venomous snakes. So, you can always leave these in your backyard since they can assist you in getting rid of the more dangerous venomous snakes.

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