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snakes in yard
Noticed a couple of snakes in the back yard yesterday, 12/14 inches long.
Don't know what kind. Are there any home remedies for a snake repellent. Any advise would be appreciated. thanks Barry |
snakes in yard
On Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:10:45 GMT, "Barry" wrote:
Noticed a couple of snakes in the back yard yesterday, 12/14 inches long. Don't know what kind. Are there any home remedies for a snake repellent. Any advise would be appreciated. thanks Barry The great majority of garden snakes are not venemous. I have rat snakes, corn snakes, lizards, etc. They are very beneficial. Now I take care when I'm weeding or cultivating so not to hurt the snakes. |
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"Barry" wrote: Noticed a couple of snakes in the back yard yesterday, 12/14 inches long. Don't know what kind. Are there any home remedies for a snake repellent. Any advise would be appreciated. thanks Barry If they are harmless, let them be... The food competition will be more likely to keep poisonous ones away, and the beneficial ones are just that. Beneficial. :-) If you are afraid of them, well, they are just as afraid of you. It helps to keep them in mind. See if you can snap a pic so we can identify them for you? What color were they? -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson |
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"OmManiPadmeOmelet" wrote in message ... In article , "Barry" wrote: Noticed a couple of snakes in the back yard yesterday, 12/14 inches long. Don't know what kind. Are there any home remedies for a snake repellent. Any advise would be appreciated. thanks Barry If they are harmless, let them be... The food competition will be more likely to keep poisonous ones away, and the beneficial ones are just that. Beneficial. :-) If you are afraid of them, well, they are just as afraid of you. It helps to keep them in mind. See if you can snap a pic so we can identify them for you? What color were they? -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson For your info, it did have a triangular shaped head. Barry |
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"Barry" wrote: "OmManiPadmeOmelet" wrote in message ... In article , "Barry" wrote: Noticed a couple of snakes in the back yard yesterday, 12/14 inches long. Don't know what kind. Are there any home remedies for a snake repellent. Any advise would be appreciated. thanks Barry If they are harmless, let them be... The food competition will be more likely to keep poisonous ones away, and the beneficial ones are just that. Beneficial. :-) If you are afraid of them, well, they are just as afraid of you. It helps to keep them in mind. See if you can snap a pic so we can identify them for you? What color were they? -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson For your info, it did have a triangular shaped head. Barry Hog nosed snakes, as well as a few water snakes, can have a slightly triangular head. :-) What was the back pattern, if any? There are only 4 types of (wild) toxic snakes in the US. The rest are all beneficial. Those include rattlesnakes, coral snakes, cottonmouth/water mocassins (same snake, 2 names) and copperheads. 3 of those are pit vipers and have a heart shaped head due to the venom glands. Learn to identify the dangerous ones only. It's easier. ;-) I do respect your fear of snakes! I've dealt with them too long not to. I had rat snakes killing my squabs so I had to get rid of them. I put a 1 gallon milk jug half filled with water in the shed and checked it during the hottest part of the day. The snakes would go in there to cool off and soak. I'd put the cap on, then give them to a fellow snake lover that had more time on her hands for appropriate relocation. I also pinned and captured one small rattlesnake and sent it to wildlife rescue for relocation. I could not bring myself to kill it as it had been eating rats, and I have an ongoing "rat war". I now regret relocating the rat snakes. :-( If they were still around, I'd probably be spending no money on rat poison. It would have been worth a few squabs. sigh -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson |
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"Barry" wrote in message
... Noticed a couple of snakes in the back yard yesterday, 12/14 inches long. Don't know what kind. Are there any home remedies for a snake repellent. Any advise would be appreciated. thanks Barry I don't know of any effective snake repellents. The best way to encourage them to go elsewhere is to clear brush piles, remove firewood ricks and lumber piles, and other similar sources of concealment / food. As others have pointed out, snakes are generally considered beneficial although I don't think I'd care to have venomous ones around, for the sake of my cats. Remember too that even "small" or "baby" venomous snakes are venomous and can inflict a potentially fatal bite; don't try to capture one unless you know what you are doing. |
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On Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:28:03 GMT, "Mike Harris"
wrote: I don't know of any effective snake repellents. The best way to encourage them to go elsewhere is to clear brush piles, remove firewood ricks and lumber piles, and other similar sources of concealment / food. As others have pointed out, snakes are generally considered beneficial although I don't think I'd care to have venomous ones around, for the sake of my cats. Remember too that even "small" or "baby" venomous snakes are venomous and can inflict a potentially fatal bite; don't try to capture one unless you know what you are doing. We captured a rat snake, full grown, a few weeks ago. The neighbor is petrified of them. It did get a snip at my husband's hand, but no worse for the wear. We relocated it by the creek. |
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"Jangchub" wrote in message
... We captured a rat snake, full grown, a few weeks ago. The neighbor is petrified of them. It did get a snip at my husband's hand, but no worse for the wear. We relocated it by the creek. Rat snakes are known for their aggression; I'm not surprised it bit your hub's hand. They aren't venomous of course but they can give a painful nip. I happen to like snakes, and I don't like it when my cats capture one. For a short while last year they caught a series of Texas blind snakes (Leptotyphlops dulcis) only some of which I was able to save. Their largest "find" was a very handsome racer (Coluber constrictor flaviventris) which was nearly four feet long. I was able to rescue it, little the worse for wear, and relocate it in the ivy where they couldn't reach it. -- Mike Harris Austin, TX |
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"Mike Harris" wrote: "Barry" wrote in message ... Noticed a couple of snakes in the back yard yesterday, 12/14 inches long. Don't know what kind. Are there any home remedies for a snake repellent. Any advise would be appreciated. thanks Barry I don't know of any effective snake repellents. The best way to encourage them to go elsewhere is to clear brush piles, remove firewood ricks and lumber piles, and other similar sources of concealment / food. As others have pointed out, snakes are generally considered beneficial although I don't think I'd care to have venomous ones around, for the sake of my cats. Remember too that even "small" or "baby" venomous snakes are venomous and can inflict a potentially fatal bite; don't try to capture one unless you know what you are doing. True true! I have a couple of snake hooks on hand and have been handling them for years.... ;-) I have no objection to killing venomous snakes, I just personally did not want to do it that last time. I take no joy in killing, but will when necessary. -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson |
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Jangchub wrote: On Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:28:03 GMT, "Mike Harris" wrote: I don't know of any effective snake repellents. The best way to encourage them to go elsewhere is to clear brush piles, remove firewood ricks and lumber piles, and other similar sources of concealment / food. As others have pointed out, snakes are generally considered beneficial although I don't think I'd care to have venomous ones around, for the sake of my cats. Remember too that even "small" or "baby" venomous snakes are venomous and can inflict a potentially fatal bite; don't try to capture one unless you know what you are doing. We captured a rat snake, full grown, a few weeks ago. The neighbor is petrified of them. It did get a snip at my husband's hand, but no worse for the wear. We relocated it by the creek. Rat snakes are ornery critters....... ;-) Bites are annoying, but harmless. Oddly enough, I've never had a (non-venomous) snakebite get infected. Been nailed by ratsnakes a couple of times when capturing without a snake hook, and also when I had pet boas. Big morons hit ME instead of the rat I was handing them! I'm a LOT more careful with the dangerous ones so have yet to be bitten. (knocking on wood!) -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson |
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On Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:07:29 GMT, "Mike Harris"
wrote: "Jangchub" wrote in message .. . We captured a rat snake, full grown, a few weeks ago. The neighbor is petrified of them. It did get a snip at my husband's hand, but no worse for the wear. We relocated it by the creek. Rat snakes are known for their aggression; I'm not surprised it bit your hub's hand. They aren't venomous of course but they can give a painful nip. It didn't get a good chunk, just a strike of medium strength. I felt so horrible for the poor snake. It was petrified. I happen to like snakes, and I don't like it when my cats capture one. For a short while last year they caught a series of Texas blind snakes (Leptotyphlops dulcis) only some of which I was able to save. Their largest "find" was a very handsome racer (Coluber constrictor flaviventris) which was nearly four feet long. I was able to rescue it, little the worse for wear, and relocate it in the ivy where they couldn't reach it. Yeah, we've rescued Texas blind snakes from the pool. They find their way on top of a floating device in the pool. We always leave a floatation device for animals which slip into the water at night. We now have a huge bullfrog who makes huge poops IN the pool. |
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OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
In article , "Barry" wrote: "OmManiPadmeOmelet" wrote in message ... In article , "Barry" wrote: Noticed a couple of snakes in the back yard yesterday, 12/14 inches long. Don't know what kind. Are there any home remedies for a snake repellent. Any advise would be appreciated. thanks Barry If they are harmless, let them be... The food competition will be more likely to keep poisonous ones away, and the beneficial ones are just that. Beneficial. :-) If you are afraid of them, well, they are just as afraid of you. It helps to keep them in mind. See if you can snap a pic so we can identify them for you? What color were they? -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson For your info, it did have a triangular shaped head. Barry Hog nosed snakes, as well as a few water snakes, can have a slightly triangular head. :-) What was the back pattern, if any? There are only 4 types of (wild) toxic snakes in the US. The rest are all beneficial. Those include rattlesnakes, coral snakes, cottonmouth/water mocassins (same snake, 2 names) and copperheads. 3 of those are pit vipers and have a heart shaped head due to the venom glands. Learn to identify the dangerous ones only. It's easier. ;-) I do respect your fear of snakes! I've dealt with them too long not to. I had rat snakes killing my squabs so I had to get rid of them. I put a 1 gallon milk jug half filled with water in the shed and checked it during the hottest part of the day. The snakes would go in there to cool off and soak. I'd put the cap on, then give them to a fellow snake lover that had more time on her hands for appropriate relocation. I also pinned and captured one small rattlesnake and sent it to wildlife rescue for relocation. I could not bring myself to kill it as it had been eating rats, and I have an ongoing "rat war". I now regret relocating the rat snakes. :-( If they were still around, I'd probably be spending no money on rat poison. It would have been worth a few squabs. sigh We used to have rats that would hang off the bird feeders and stuff themselves. One night I saw a couple that would've fed a family of four with leftovers. Giant grain-fed rats. Then the rat snakes showed up and the rats went missing. Yea! We also have some big toads that have been around for a long time not to mention a plague of geckos (crap on every surface, getting mashed in doors, hanging out of the dog's mouth like a cigarette). The toad that lives under the air conditioner is a monster. I wonder if it eats geckos? Oh yeah, the tarantula hawks are back. Saw one dragging a tarantula last night. I like tarantulas but such is the circle of life. |
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Jangchub wrote:
On Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:07:29 GMT, "Mike Harris" wrote: "Jangchub" wrote in message . .. We captured a rat snake, full grown, a few weeks ago. The neighbor is petrified of them. It did get a snip at my husband's hand, but no worse for the wear. We relocated it by the creek. Rat snakes are known for their aggression; I'm not surprised it bit your hub's hand. They aren't venomous of course but they can give a painful nip. It didn't get a good chunk, just a strike of medium strength. I felt so horrible for the poor snake. It was petrified. I happen to like snakes, and I don't like it when my cats capture one. For a short while last year they caught a series of Texas blind snakes (Leptotyphlops dulcis) only some of which I was able to save. Their largest "find" was a very handsome racer (Coluber constrictor flaviventris) which was nearly four feet long. I was able to rescue it, little the worse for wear, and relocate it in the ivy where they couldn't reach it. Yeah, we've rescued Texas blind snakes from the pool. They find their way on top of a floating device in the pool. We always leave a floatation device for animals which slip into the water at night. We now have a huge bullfrog who makes huge poops IN the pool. How's his lap time? |
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jOhN wrote: We used to have rats that would hang off the bird feeders and stuff themselves. One night I saw a couple that would've fed a family of four with leftovers. Giant grain-fed rats. Then the rat snakes showed up and the rats went missing. Yea! I'd like that. ;-) We also have some big toads that have been around for a long time not to mention a plague of geckos (crap on every surface, getting mashed in doors, hanging out of the dog's mouth like a cigarette). The toad that lives under the air conditioner is a monster. I wonder if it eats geckos? Toads eat anything that moves! I'm sure they are eating geckos. G I have geckos that breed and lay eggs in my attic, but as a result, I have almost no roaches and no silverfish. They have not been much of a problem. Oh yeah, the tarantula hawks are back. Saw one dragging a tarantula last night. I like tarantulas but such is the circle of life. Aw, poor thing! Just don't ever accidently step on a tarantula hawk in bare feet. BTDT, major ouch! -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson |
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jOhN wrote: Yeah, we've rescued Texas blind snakes from the pool. They find their way on top of a floating device in the pool. We always leave a floatation device for animals which slip into the water at night. We now have a huge bullfrog who makes huge poops IN the pool. How's his lap time? lol -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson |
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