There’s a snake in your house. What do you do? How do you deal with it? At times like this, it is important not to even attempt to catch, hurt or kill the snake. In Nashville, Tennessee, snakes are under the protection of the Wildlife Resources Agency and informed Nashville homeowners do not to attack but choose to avoid snakes as much as possible. Walking away from snakes will also protect you and your family from getting bitten. Below are important details on how to deal with snakes and shield your family from possible danger:
- When you see a snake, turn around. Do not attempt to move it with a broom or a stick just to make it go away. Because it won’t. Snakes would think they are being attacked and their natural instinct is to retaliate. It is important to slowly walk away from it and keep all members of your family, including pets, away from the snake. Once you’re away from the snake, it will generally move away. However, if it stays in your lawn, it is best to call a pest control or wildlife removal company, like Absolute Pest Control, to take care of the problem. They will send in a licensed snake handler to take it away and move it to a safe place, away from humans. If the snake is inside a room, gently walk out of the room and close the door. Block door openings with a towel before calling your pest control or wildlife removal company.
- If snakes are found in the room and it is impossible to walk away immediately, place a comforter or a heavy blanket over it to protect yourself and your family. To prevent the snake from slipping out, put on some heavy objects around the blanket right at the edge. If the snake is inside a cabinet or a drawer, leave it there and put something against opening to prevent escape. Vacate the area immediately and avoid any interaction with the snake. Call us to come out right away to remove the snake. Our new wildlife removal and relocation services will have your home pest-free quickly; we guarantee it!
- If you think snakes have been frequently invading your home or garden, you would probably wonder why. Most male snakes come out during springtime to find a female snake to mate with. However, other possible reason why is you are probably keeping birds nesting in your garden. You might also have rodents in the house or garden. You may need to install snake traps near the birdcage to protect your pet. High grass around an above ground pool will attach snakes trying to cool off during the summer. Other times, old snake skins will be found from a snake shedding it old skin in areas like basements, attic, and crawl spaces.
- Rodents make good snacks for snakes. If you suspect you have rodents like mice, rats, squirrels, or the like, have our technicians check for them in your garden or inside your house during the free inspection. Rodents usually leave evidences through noises or scratches in walls, trails in kitchens or digging of lawns or damage to your gardens. Mouse droppings can often be found behind refrigerators and in cabinets. Get rid of these rodents to eradicate snakes in your property.
- In the instance someone has an interaction with a snake and is bitten call for help. If you see the snake and know it is poisonous it is important to ask someone to bring you to the hospital. Call 911 or ask friends or neighbors to help you. Do not attempt to drive yourself to the hospital even if you think you can. Snake bites have venoms that produce delirium or dizziness that will make it impossible for you to drive. Do not put your life (or someone else’s) in danger. If possible take a picture of the snake with your cell phone camera for doctors to best help you. Many of the time the snakes are harmless.
- Lastly, be in the know. Learn as much information as you can when it comes to snakes in your area. Officials declared that Tennessee has four kinds of venomous snakes that include Western Cottonmouth, Western Pigmy Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake and Copperhead. It is also important to know that among these four venomous snakes, only two snakes are common in the Middle Tennessee area– Copperhead and Timber Rattlesnake. Remember, having the best knowledge about snakes and what to do will keep you and your family protected.
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