Snake Control & Removal
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| Snake Info: There are numerous species of snakes in North America, several of which are venomous. They live in a variety
of habitats, some aquatic, some land-based. All snakes are carnivores, and feed on a variety of small prey. Snakes can prove
beneficial in reducing rats and mice, but many people prefer not to encounter snakes at all. |
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NOTE: Do not provoke or attempt to handle any snake that you cannot properly identify - it may be a venomous snake. If you are
bitten by a venomous snake, you should immediately seek medical attention at a hospital.
People often encounter snakes because their property provides good habitat. Like all animals, snakes seek out good places to
hunt and hide. Sometimes this includes a person's property, or even house if there is access. Like many animals, snakes often
choose flight before fight, but a startled or provoked snake will certainly defend itself. Many snake bite victims are bitten
on the arms or hands, indicating that they messed with snakes they should not have. Bites can be avoided using common sense.
Many snakes give a warning before a strike (such as the rattlesnake's tail rattle), but not always. Some snakes can be
unpredictable. It is best to keep distance between yourself and a dangerous snake, at least up to half a snake's body length,
which is a typical striking distance. Let the pros safely identify, capture, and remove an unwanted snake.
Wondering how to get rid of snakes? There is no magic spray or device that you can use to make them go away. Some people
try to sell predator urine, such as coyote or fox urine to get rid of snakes, but that doesn't work. They also try to sell
ultrasonic sound emitters. These devices are worthless at eliminating snakes. Some old wive's tales recommend the use of
mothballs or ammonia-soaked rags to make them leave, but I've been to countless homes where these techniques failed - biologists
know that these attempts won't work. The ONE AND ONLY WAY to take care of your problem is with physical removal of the animals.
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