Carlsbad Snakes In Home, Safe Snake Trapping, Removal

I Found a Snake Skin in My Home!

We tend to receive this question a lot. Sadly the answer to this question is not one a homeowner would like to hear:

You have a growing snake in your home! Snakes shed when they grow, and in order for a snake to grow, it must have a viable food source. This could include but is not limited to mice, ants, grasshoppers, crickets, and many other household pests that occur in EVERY house in the United States!

Why Is It in My House?

Snakes are one of the most beneficial animals in the US. Snakes help us reduce the rodent population, so we aren’t overrun with mice. However, snakes pose a huge problem to homeowners and wildlife professionals here in California. Most snakes are actually very shy and inhabit inaccessible places that are hard to see and reach. Most people have snakes in their homes and they never realize it. A snake in your home is usually a result of an even larger problem, a rodent infestation. Almost every time we get a call for snakes we also find mice in the home. One key thing to do when dealing with your snake issue is to find out what he is doing there, what he’s eating, and what stage of growth he’s in. Very rarely will removing a snake will completely solve your problem.

I Found a Snake Skin in My Home!

Learn how to get rid of snakes and keep them away with these helpful tips from wildlife removal professionals.

The vast majority of snakes throughout the US are harmless, however, seeing a large snake in your yard or home can be quite frightening. The most venomous snakes in the US are the cottonmouth (also known as a water moccasin), the rattlesnake, and the coral snake. If you are seeing snakes in your yard frequently, the best option is to get rid of snakes

With so many different snake species, it’s hard to know which ones are venomous and which ones aren’t. The best advice is to err on the side of caution and not attempt to trap or handle the snake yourself. Calling a wildlife removal specialist or snake removal is the best way to get rid of snakes in and around your home.

As always, prevention the best course of action. Here are some guidelines which will help you to keep snakes away from your house.