How to get rid of snakes

Here's a snake in a snake sack, caught by AAAnimal Control of Orlando Florida.

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Wondering how to get rid of snakes? The best way is to hire a professional to come and remove the snake(s) for you. The best way to prevent snakes is a habitat modification. Loose debris should be removed, gaps and cracks leading to cool, dark, denning areas should be sealed shut, and vegetation should be trimmed. As an extreme solution, a fence installed around the perimeter of the property and sloping outward at 30 degrees will keep them out permanently. There are some snake repellants available, but none are foolproof, and most of them in my experience just plain don't work.

Some home remedies include the use of sisal rope to prevent them from crawling onto the property, but it doesn't work. Ultrasonic sound emitters don't work either (snakes can't hear). Fake owl decoys are worthless, as is predator urine, such as coyote urine. Mothballs don't work as a deterrent, and neither does sulphur.

Snakes can be trapped. Snake traps are usually of two types: giant glue board traps, and funnel type traps. You'll probably want to call a pro to provide and set these. Ultimately, the best way to get rid of snakes is to call a pro who knows exactly what they are doing: what species of snakes they are dealing with, and how to best handle the situation. Remember, if you are ever unsure of the species of snake you see, it's safest to just leave it alone. If you do want to trap your own snakes, you can certainly do so. You can click here to order a snake trap to do it yourself.

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