Snake in a Dryer Vent
Greater Nashville in Middle Tennessee is the perfect habitat for snakes, and unfortunately snakes can be attracted to your dryer vent. A dryer vent creates a nice secured dark cubbyhole for a snake to seek refuge in. A snake is cold-blooded, and often dryer vents running, will be warm. The dryer vent also is a inviting space for other animals, including rodents and birds. Snakes will obviously be attracted to both of these animals, and will enter dryer vents to prey on these favored food items. Dryer vents on the ground level will often be susceptible to rodent problems, where as dryer vents in between the first and second floors or higher, will be susceptible to bird problems, which will be starlings. Snakes will make a difference sound in a area like a dryer vent, especially than the normal pitter-patter of feet running around from other animals. Some snakes, like large rat snakes, you can hear slithering. Professional equipment and tools are often required in removing snakes from a dryer vent, so contact a Animal Pros specialist today for immediate help.
How to Remove a Snake from a Dryer Vent
Removing a snake from a dryer vent can often be a challenging task. The fear of coming in close contact with a snake can make this whole process uneasy. There are two easy options to troubleshoot a effective way to remove a snake from the dryer vent. The first option, is to access the vent on the inside connected to the dryer, and disconnect the hose. From here, you should have a very clear view of where the snake is, and be able to remove it easily. If the snake is closer to the outside, The second option, would be to remove it from the outside dryer vent cover connected to the home. Remember, snakes will not stay in areas like this for 24 hours a day, and will need to go back outside, as a dryer vent will be accumulated with dryer lint.
How to Get rid of Snakes Going in a Dryer Vent
Once animals or snakes have invaded your dryer vent, repairing the cover is often required to prevent the problem from happening again. There is no effective way of using screening for dryer vent cover that will keep animals out, as eventually dryer lint will accumulate, affecting the longevity of your dryer functioning properly. The only tried and true method for success, is to replace the entire dryer vent itself and reconnect the hose. For professional help in securing your dryer vent so snakes and other animals stay outside, where they belong, contact a Animal Pros specialist today for immediate same day service.