Sounds of Snakes Slithering in Ceiling
Nothing is more unsettling to a homeowner than to hear the sounds of what appears to be a snake slithering from above in your ceiling. This happens to be a fairly common occurrence for homeowners. Snakes can be heard hissing and slithering across the drywall from the interior of the home. Most homeowners have experienced the sound of a mice scratching on the wall or the pitter-patter of feet running and this strange sound of a snake slithering and hissing is very unique compared to that. Snakes in Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee can commonly be found in attics and on roofs. Some of these snakes will reach 7 – 8ft in length. If a snake is found to be located slithering in your ceiling, that means it is in the attic. Animal Pros snake specialists provide immediate service for snake removal. Our snake removal services include:
- Thorough snake search of your yard, property, attic, crawlspace, and interior.
- Removal of snakes, even more than one, at no extra charge.
- Snake identification.
- Search for openings snakes can enter, and a solution to repair openings.
- Search for a food source or what is attracting the snake.
- Assessment of habitat.
Why Would Snakes be in the Ceiling?
Snakes will commonly enter homes around the foundation and around the roofline, both high and low, provided there are small gaps and openings to slither in. Once inside a home, snakes, just like a rodent will find their way up a wall, if in the crawlspace or basement, or directly into a attic. One of the most used nesting areas for rodents in a attic is through the insulation and next to the drywall and the ceiling. This creates a perfect place for a snake. Being cold blooded, they will not only have a protected area, but also catch warmth as it rises from the interior of the home. If there happens to be mice in the attic, they are easily caught if confined between 15 inch joists. Also during breeding season for snakes, a attic makes a perfect area. This will likely be the time homeowners can occasionally hear hissing loudly from the attic.
How Do Snakes Get in the Attic?
A snake can gain access into a home almost anywhere that a mouse could. Those openings will be high and low, around the roof or foundation. As a snake slither’s around, it is one big muscle, that can contract and expand as they progressively moving forward, allowing large snakes to get in very small openings. Snakes are excellent climbers, and have been observed using mortar lines between brick to gain access on top of a home, to get in the attic. Snakes can also utilize trees or limbs that overlap the roofline, and then once on top of the home finding small gaps to fit through. For removing snakes from the attic, contact a Animal Pros specialist today.
Are Snakes in the Attic Venomous?
Snakes that happen to be in the attic or heard in a ceiling area can display venomous snake characteristics. The first thing to realize, is most snakes that are venomous have limited climbing capabilities. Non-venomous snakes on the other hand, are excellent climbers. The most common snakes we encounter in a attic, ceiling, or roof area, is the gray rat snake, milksnake, and cornsnake. These snakes can climb near vertical surfaces and are extremely strong. So if you experience a snake or snake skins in a attic, rest assured, it is likely from a non-venomous snake, although there is a small chance it is venomous. I have been in the industry over a decade, and have yet to see a venomous snake in a attic. To be sure, given the complications of moving through a attic area, sifting through insulation while trying to keep your balance on 2 inch beams, it is best to contact a professional. Sometimes encountering a snake or multiple snakes in a small access like a attic, is more than a homeowner is willing to deal with.