snake control

21 years ago

I am not afraid of snakes. I won't touch them, however, so please don't say pick them up and move them (they feel creepy). They are great in the yard, garden, even in the sheds, BUT HOW DO YOU KEEP THEM OUT OF THE CHICKEN HOUSE? I have a nest of rat snakes destroying my chicken house. They have now gotten into my doves. I have recently acquired collared doves to raise as a hobby and lost my first one to a rat snake last night. How do you find their nests and make them go away.

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bmmalone
21 years ago
we have had copperheads in our garden for several years now, despite clearing the ivy, etc etc,. One of the animal control people suggested moth balls. Yes, I know, I though that too, but at this point was willing to try anything. So I put them around the perimeter of my deck and have not had any more. Now, is this due to the moth balls or the snakes finding a better home? I really don't know. I do know that for $4.50 i was willing to try anything!
reginaldmurray_oktrapsupply_com
17 years ago
There are several ways to exclude snakes ... especially from a chicken coop ... but the exclusion tends to cost a bit of money if done properly.

However ... don't put down Snake-A-Way granules because the chickens will eat it.

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ok_wildlife_control
17 years ago
Moth balls do not work, and are illegal to put down in your yard because of their chemical composition. If they appear to work ... then it's a coincidence.

There are traps and professionals that can be acquired to remove snake and give options.

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