Tips to get rid of snakes

Snake Rid Resources and Education

How To Get Free Snake Removal

Having a snake infestation around your property is not a pleasant experience if you are quite squeamish around these animals, and because of the fact that some snakes are venomous there are some people that are scared of all snakes. This can lead to many people wanting to kill snakes, but this is not an approach without risk, as snakes are more likely to attack if they are threatened and may actually make a bite more likely. Getting rid of snakes is the ideal solution, but are there any services that will be able to remove your snakes for free, or will you need to hire a professional to help resolve your snake problem?

What To Do When You Encounter The Snake

The first thing to do when you spot a snake is not to approach it, you should back away slowly and try not to make any movements that will make the snake feel threatened. Snakes are naturally cautious animals, and if you haven’t stepped on it or got within a few feet, then in most cases they will prefer to avoid contact and slither away to another quiet safe spot rather than coming into direct contact with you. Keep your eyes open and try to pay attention to the markings of the snake, as this should allow you to search online to see if you can identify the snake species, and see if it is genuinely venomous or if it is a relatively harmless snake.

Who Provides Free Snake Removal?

The truth is that there are very few situations that will mean that your local animal services department will be able to intervene, as they are generally there to provide public health services for an area or region, rather than on domestic properties. They will in many cases be able to provide advice about the things that you can do to help reduce the chances of snakes being attracted to your yard or garden. In some cases, they may also maintain up to date lists of professional snake removal experts that may be licensed, depending on the area, although there are also plenty of online directories that can help here too.

Dealing With A Snake Infestation

If the snakes are nesting within a property or in the grounds of a property, it is important to identify the snake first to see if it is safe for you to deal with, as if it is venomous then you should always look to hire a professional. If it is a non-venomous snake that is relatively small, then there are small adhesive traps that you can use to catch snakes, and these usually come in covered boxes that make it easy to transport the snakes too. If you are confident that the problem snakes have all been caught, you should also see about what steps you can do to make your property less attractive to snakes in the future.

Hiring An Animal Removal Expert To Remove A Snake

Snakes are a species that can be frustrating to deal with, as they will not usually be able to be caught in a cage trap that makes transporting them straightforward, and professionals will often have tools to help get the snakes into a sack for removal. Online directories will be able to put you in touch with a local snake removal expert in your area, although it can be worth asking friends and family for recommendations too. Always try and use those that will deal with a snake humanely, and ensure that your snake removal professional is licensed if this is required in your area or district.



Sources
Trust For Nature  
snake-removal.com  
Sierra Club