Wow; that sucks! Is there any kind of baffle that would deter the snakes, if you put the feeder on a shepherds hook or pole? That's one pest I'm glad I don't have to deal with, although I truly do love snakes...

To get an answer, you first have to ask a question. I don't see a question in either of your posts about the snake.

chao

Bummer-- I dont have to deal with snakes here mainly praying mantis is one I have to watch out for as I have found those on feeders before and in plants. You have done about all you can do hang it high so snakes cant get to it . We are at the end of the season now and hummers will soon be gone, but I have read that if your culprit is a black snake that is a good thing as they will kill the more poisonous snakes you might have there in the southeast.

It wasnt a black snake but a oak snake. People here say they kill poisonous snakes.Thanks for telling about the praying mantis. I have seen pictures of them on feeders. I intend to keep trying. I hope I am the only person thats had this problem with snakes Red

Wow, I've heard of intruders on feeders like bats, wasps, wood peckers, finches, ants, and raccoons. But now snakes?

I'm not into killing any living thing, but that's too much. I just couldn't allow that. Do you have a 410?

I certainly hope you don't take it out on the snake; what we're doing here is attracting hummingbirds in locations and concentrations that would not normally exist. It's only natural that you will attract predators, if they're around.

We're also making it easier for the predators, in my opinion, w/ the feeders w/ perches. Yes, my feeders have perches, too- I'm not judging, just making an observation.

I would try to hang the feeders in such a way that they wouldn't support anything else besides the feeder and the birds. ALso, maybe hang them more out in the open, maybe on a long thin metal wire hanger, from something high above.

Good luck! :)

We live in Ky. Found this black snake on the chain holding the feeder.