Snakes really don't cause
damage (unless you're bitten), but they are an indicator
that you have an opening somewhere in your basement wall
or most commonly under the door that allowed them to
enter your home. If found in the living areas of the
house most likely they wandered in through an open door.
Snakes are ectothermic which means they rely on
external sources to control their body temperature.
Because snakes are ectothermic, they avoid temperature
extremes and prefer to hunt in mild conditions. Most
snakes prey predominantly on rodents, although some also
eat bird eggs, nestlings, lizards, and insects. They in
turn are prey for eagles, hawks, and humans.
Snakes need cool, damp shelters and may take
residence under and possibly inside homes. This behavior
may become more noticeable in the fall when snakes seek
areas to hibernate for the winter. Non-venomous snakes
do not pose any major problems except for possibly
frightening you and being a nuisance. Venomous snakes
may cause a health hazard by biting people, pets and
livestock so steps should be taken to exclude and remove
them.
Unlike other species, snakes can be difficult to
control. With mammals, trapping often provides an easy
and effective method of control. Snakes however, often
require a change the habitat around your home to prevent
entry. While trapping can be effective to control
snakes, it is not as effective as when trapping mammals.
We have had great success in catching snakes in traps in
and outdoors.
Roanoke Wildlife Removal offers a permanent solution
for snake removal and many other nuisance animals so
give us a call today.
