Seeing a snake on your property or within your home can be frightening, especially if family members or pets are present. While hiring a professional snake removal team such as us at CritterPro is usually the best option, what you do before we arrive is equally important. Following these actions will help to keep everyone safe and prevent the situation from worsening.
- First, maintain your distance. Do not try to touch, trap, or kill the snake. Even non-venomous snakes can bite if they feel threatened, and misidentifying a venomous species is a common and hazardous error. Instead, make sure you give the snake plenty of space and avoid making unexpected moves.
- Next, secure the area. If possible, close the doors to confine the snake in one room and use towels to block holes under the doors. It’s also important to keep children and pets away from the area. Pets, in particular, may automatically attempt to investigate, putting themselves at risk.
- Continue to be calm and silent. Snakes are sensitive to vibrations and noises. Loud noises or heavy footsteps can make them feel frightened and move unexpectedly. Being calm, on the other hand, reduces the possibility of the snake moving to another area of your home.
- Avoid using DIY removal techniques or repellents. Many DIY remedies are unsuccessful and can aggravate the snake, increasing the risk for everyone involved.
- Finally, wait for trained pros. Our snake removal team has the necessary tools, training, and understanding to manage the situation safely and humanely.
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