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How to Get Rid of Nuisance Snakes

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Does the thought of seeing a snake slither through your garden or lawn give you the chills? Well if so, then you certainly would be alarmed if you found one looming in your home somewhere! Unfortunately, nuisance snake problems like these are more common in summer, as local snake populations are looking for dark, damp, cool places to hang out. Finding snakes all around the house, inside and out, is a frequent complaint among property owners this time of year. If you have already spotted a snake or two in your lawn, it is wise to take the necessary precautions to ensure it doesn’t become a problem.

Continue reading to learn some easy methods for protecting your property against nuisance snake threats and damages.

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Nuisance Snakes

Snakes in Indiana are not typically poisonous, so that is not something you need to worry too much about when it comes to spotting snakes on your property. In fact, there are only four species of snake that are poisonous in our state, which are Massasauga Rattlesnakes, Timber Rattlesnakes, Water Moccasins (also called Eastern Cottonmouths), and Northern Copperheads, See our article, “The Only 4 Poisonous Snake Species in Indiana” to learn more about each species. The most common species of nuisance snakes around Indiana are Corn snakes and Garter snakes, both of which are non-poisonous.

Although the majority of snakes you see around your neighborhood are non-poisonous, they are still a threat in many ways, which means you do not want them hanging around. For starters, snakes are smelly, and can produce lingering odors around your backyard, patio, porch, tree house, jungle gyms, and garage; these are some common areas they like to hide. Other common areas for snakes to hide include log and lumber piles, compost piles, mulch beds, gardens, unfinished basements, shrubs alongside foundations, attics, stream banks, long grass, under downspouts, beneath large rocks, and more.

Additionally, snakes can carry diseases, which can be transmitted to both people and pets. Last, if snakes are on your property, there is potential for them to make their way inside your home and cause a long list of unpleasant destruction. They can also lay eggs, which hatch quickly, so one snake can turn into many in a matter of weeks.

Snake Removal and Control Tips:

🐍 Kitty Litter – Sprinkle cat litter around your property where you know snakes are active. They do not like the course, dry material because it bothers their scales. So snakes will avoid kitty litter at all costs.

🐍 Homemade Repellent – You can make a safe, non-toxic snake repellant solution by combing rotten eggs, cayenne pepper, and water. However, these are pungent, so you may want an OTC product instead. Just be sure it is non-toxic.

🐍 Fencing – You can add chicken wire or fencing around gardens and snake hot spots, but this method is usually not successful all on its own. Combine fencing with repellant and other methods of snake control for best results.

🐍 Environmental Changes – You can remove the attractions that snakes are after, such as the areas mentioned before where snakes like to hide. Of course, you can’t get rid of everything, so incorporate other methods for effective results.

Professional Snake Removal and Control Services

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Snake Removal and Control

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Snakes are not the most desirable encounter to have on your property. This is especially true for homes with pets and young children. When we send our beloved family and pets into our backyards, we want to believe they are in a safe environment. Although most Indiana snakes are not poisonous, that doesn’t mean they still can’t be a threat. Snakes can bite, leaving behind burning and bleeding wounds. These are painful, and can also be a means of transferring disease. Snakes can be carriers of many infectious diseases that can harm or injury adults, kids, and other animals. They can also carry germs and bacteria that are equally unhealthy to come into contact with. If you see snakes on your property, it is best to have them removed right away. Snakes can also be a burden on gardens, plants, and can also cause structural damages in some cases.

What to Do if You See a Snake

Contact a professional Indianapolis snake removal service that provides safe and humane wildlife control. They retain the proper tools, training, and equipment necessary to eliminate a snake infestation, and prevent snakes from returning to your property. Be sure to choose a licensed wildlife removal and control company for professional and reliable service.

Professional wildlife contractors typically use safe and humane snake traps, because most snake species are only active at night. Although this doesn’t mean they can’t be tracked during the day. There are some common and predictable snake “hangouts” on residential properties, like underneath gutters and large rocks. The traps are setup for the night, and checked the next day for any snakes.

Repellents are used to protect the borders of the property, to prevent future snake intrusions. These repellants usually consist of cedar oil, clove oil, cinnamon, and even sulfur scents. Snakes do not like these smells, and will choose to venture to another place, rather than your property, for food and shelter.

Snakes are important parts of the Eco-system and help maintain an environmental balance; this reason and more is why they should never be harmed or killed. A professional wildlife removal specialist will securely relocate captured snakes to a safe and faraway habitat.

Wildlife Removal Indianapolis

Call Wildlife Removal Indianapolis at 317-257-2290 for professional and affordable snake removal and control solutions. We are highly trained and DNR licensed wild animal removal contractors with decades of experience removing snakes and more in Indiana. We offer a wide range of services for residential and commercial properties, at the most competitive prices in town. Call 317-257-2290 for prompt and professional snake removal services to get rid of snakes in Indianapolis, IN and its surrounding counties today!