Snakes Climbing Walls of Home
Snakes in Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee possess the ability to gain access into homes high and low. Can snakes climb? Absolutely. Snakes have the capabilities to climb virtually vertical surfaces. Common nuisance snake climbing problems include:
- Snakes climbing walls.
- Snakes climbing bricks.
- Snakes climbing stucco.
- Snakes climbing mortar lines.
- Snakes climbing cinder blocks.
- Snakes climbing vinyl siding.
- Snakes climbing gutters.
- Snakes climbing trees that overlap the roof.
- Snakes climbing windows.
- Snakes climbing columns.
- Snakes climbing branches.
Snakes are literally 85% muscle, and only require very little leverage to push off at a angle and go higher. Rat Snakes and Corn snakes are considered the most agile at being able to climb near vertical surfaces. Snakes use friction to climb steep surfaces, using concertina locomotion, where part of the body will have grip on whatever it’s holding onto, while the other part of the body slowly moves forward. Snakes will even utilize the groves of their scales for added holding power, possessing the ability to push their scales angled outward for extra grip while climbing. This ability allows snakes to easily climb trees, moving up the bark to one of its favorite resting places, a hollow in a tree. This same ability also allows them to easily climb walls of homes and enter in attics. For professional snake removal and control services contacted Animal Pros specialist today.
Why Would A Snake Climb My Wall
Snakes will climb a wall because of one main reasons. The simple reason, is because it is after a food source. 100% of all “snakes climbing walls of my home” calls we respond to, will have a food source the snake is after in common, which includes rodents, bats, birds, or squirrels in the attic. All over Middle Tennessee and the Greater Nashville area there is no shortage of squirrels, bats, rodents, and birds. Snakes much like other wildlife have adapted to urban living and finding a easy food source will keep snakes around your home.