Be careful when dealing with snakes as some may be poisonous.
Snakes are an integral part of the ecosystem. If you have snakes on , do not exterminate these snakes unless you are sure they are poisonous. Research the species that live in your area. Ask the local branch of the Forest Service or Fish and Game Department which poisonous snakes share your environment. Kill only poisonous snakes that pose an immediate threat to you or your family. Non-venomous snakes are not dangerous and are actually helpful to homeowners since they control rodent populations that can infest houses and breed disease.
Instructions
Non-Destructive Snake Extermination
1. Hire professionals in snake removal. These experts will come to your property with live snake traps, such as traps that grip the snake's body or glue traps. Sometimes these experts use snake-catching sticks to remove snakes by hand and relocate them.
2. Install your own snake traps. This option is more economical than hiring snake removal professionals. A variety of snake traps should be available at your local home and garden store, especially if you live in an area affected by large snake populations.
3. Spread snake repellent around your property, especially around the foundation of your house to prevent snakes from entering. Many commercial snake repellents are available in the form of granules, powder, or electronic devices and can usually be purchased at home and garden stores. Snake repellents usually keep poisonous and non-poisonous snakes off of your property without requiring dangerous removal.
4. Eliminate rodent populations. Snakes will take up residence on your property if they have an easy food source, such as rodents or mice. Get a cat, or hire exterminators to get rid of ground squirrels, rats, and other small rodents, and you are likely to simultaneously exterminate your snake problems.
Destructive Snake Extermination
5. Be cautious when you encounter a venomous snake. If you feel that this snake poses an immediate threat to you or your family, you may need to kill it to preserve your own safety. Think carefully before deciding to kill a snake and make sure that the risks exceed the detriment to the ecosystem.
6. Wear protective clothing. If you are perusing your property for venomous snakes, make sure you are wearing sturdy, high-topped shoes and long pants and sleeves made of thick material, such as leather or denim, to repel bites. Wear gloves at all times when exterminating snakes.
7. Corner the snake, but maintain your distance. Make sure at least 4 feet remain between you and the snake, since some species can lash out and strike without warning, covering ground quickly.
8. Select your weapon. The best tools for killing a venomous snake are long-handed hoes or shovels. Use these tools to sever the snake's head from its body.
9. Shoot the snake if you have good marksmanship, legal permits to own and shoot a gun on your property and can do so without risking injury to another human or animal. Shooting a poisonous snake can help you avoid coming in close contact with the snake and risking a bite. Shoot to sever the head from the body.
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