Florida is home to a variety of snakes due to its warm, humid climate. As a result, it’s not uncommon to find one on your property. Fortunately, snakes are often more afraid of you than you are of them.
Snakes will stay away from you when they can, but if you approach them and they see you as a threat, they may get defensive. Unfortunately, most people cannot identify a venomous snake from a non-venomous one, which can leave you in terrible danger if you attempt to confront a snake yourself.
Signs of a Snake Problem
Snakes themselves rarely pose a safety risk to humans because they will not bite unless cornered or handled. Generally, a snake will simply frighten you with their simple presence.
On the whole, snakes are actually a positive feature in the ecosystem surrounding your home. After all, they eat pests like rodents, which are a harbinger of diseases that you definitely don’t want in your home.
In fact, the presence of a snake in your home often indicates a rodent infestation that can cause significantly more damage to your home than a simple snake. Since snakes often point to a bigger underlying issue, it’s a smart move to keep an eye out for these critters.
Signs of a snake in your house include shed skins and snake droppings. Due to the relatively secret nature of snakes, you might come across these signs and never see the snake itself. If you do come across a snake, don’t attempt to capture it. That’s a recipe for a snake bite.
How Critter Control of Gainesville Gets Rid of Snakes
- Snake Repellant – If you have noticed snakes in your yard, or even just finding their shed skin, repellant can be a great option to discourage them from coming close to your property.
- Snake Fences – A highly effective way to prevent snakes from getting onto your land is to install a snake fence. They provide a simple barrier that cannot be passed or climbed by snakes. Snake fences are easy to put up and flexible, so they can be used on any terrain.
- Traps – Snake traps are a safe and effective way to remove snakes from your yard. Humane versions lure in the snake and trap it with a light adhesive which can be dissolved later for relocation.
- Removal – Hiring a professional to remove the snakes from your property not only ensure the problem is resolved, but it keeps you and your family from harm.
Deterring Snakes
While there is no guaranteed solution to eliminate snakes from your lawn, you can easily make your yard less attractive to them. Snakes love places where they can hide. If you landscape your property and remove debris, you eliminate hiding places for the critters and make your yard less appealing to them. Fallen branches, shrubbery, and rocks are all perfect for snakes so by tidying up your yard; you remove what brought them there in the first place.
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