Snake In The Yard

Snakes in the yard in Jacksonville, Florida is one of the most common snake complaints we receive. Anytime a snake is in close proximity to a home, it can cause panic to a homeowner, as the thoughts on snakes slithering around can drive the imagination wild. In some cases, the snake may be just moving through your yard, and the best option may be to leave it alone, and allow it to move on. In other cases the snake may be trying to seek shelter in overgrown yard vegetation, yard debris, or even foundation openings of your home. Common nuisance complaints for snakes in the yard include:

• Property infested by snakes.
• Snakes seen in yard.
• Snakes under a porch.
• Snakes under a concrete slab.
• Snakes in mulch beds.
• Snakes in garden.
• Snakes on patio.
• Snakes in flower pots.
• Snakes in screened in patio.

Animal Pros snake removal specialists offer same-day immediate service for removing snakes from your yard. It is very important that if you seek professional help removing a snake from your yard and that you keep a eye on the snake. Knowing exactly where the snake is will greatly increases the chance it will be found. Snakes do have the ability to disappear rather quickly. A thorough snake search is needed to evaluate the property and yard for severe snake problems. If snakes are being seen or found in your yard on multiple occasions there will be a reason they are there.

How to get rid of snakes in the yard

Snakes will be attracted to a yard for usually two common reasons, which includes shelter and a food source. Shelter, can include overgrown vegetation, foundation openings around the home, yard debris or piles of wood, piles of brick, or anything else that may be accumulated. Food sources snakes will be after often include rodents, squirrels, birds, bats, koi fish, frogs, and lizards. If you have seen any of these different critters around your home, and noticed snakes, understand that is likely why they are there. When snakes are spotted in the yard, they are likely passing through to a different location, however if you or seen snakes on multiple occasions, that will indicate that they are living there. Professional removal is suggested when dealing with snakes in the yard, as it is very hard to tell by the “untrained eye” if a snake is venomous or nonvenomous. Venomous and nonvenomous snakes can often have similar colors, patterns, and even mimic some of the same behavior traits. Contact a Animal Pros wildlife removal specialist for immediate snake control and removal in your yard today.

How to keep snakes out of the yard

Here are some simple steps most homeowners can take to make your yard less attractive for snakes.
Eliminate yard debris
Get rid of squirrels and birds feeders as this will also attract rodents, and snakes will view all three as a food source.
Ensure your home is secure and there are no foundation openings.
Keep vegetation maintained into a minimum, which includes grass, shrubs, and trees.

Snake repellent’s to keep snakes out of the yard

It is a common myth that mothballs are effective for removing snakes or repelling them from your yard. Over the counter snake repellent’s can sometimes be somewhat effective, but there are a few important things to remember. If you have a food source the snakes are after in your yard, the food source will always override any effectiveness of a repellent. Repellents at best, are only seasonal, and effectiveness can be short-lived if that area does receive heavy rains or more than normal moisture.