2006-06-26 11:33:08 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
they're harmless.
Leave it alone.
OR
Use a shovel
2006-06-26 11:36:35 · answer #1 · answered by DC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you kill a Garter Snake?,they are very beneficial,they eat rats and other vermin in your yard,they are not venomous and won't try to harm you.Please just leave him alone,I'm sure he will show you the same respect.If you are that afraid of snakes try putting moth balls around your house,this has always worked for family members on our farm.
2006-06-26 18:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by Cognito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop feeding it or chop off it's head.
BUT, these snakes are harmless and eat insects which may be. We have actually caught them for temporary pets and feed the Gold Fish in a bowl of water, fun to watch them catch the Fish.
2006-06-26 18:37:56 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are referring to Garter snakes. Garters are harmless predators of mice and insects. Do not kill them. If one is located where it makes you uncomfortable have animal control remove it. It is a free service in most counties.
2006-06-26 18:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most commonly known as the "garter snake", they are not harmful. I used to play with them as a child. They will eat some insects. so why don't you let them live?
2006-06-26 18:37:54 · answer #5 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the lawnmower works best lol just kidding.....as far as keeping them away..... im not sure....but if you have a garden there actually quite beneficial to have around they keep mice out and they actually scare away rabbits when threatend...and quite frankly there harmless there more helpful then anything
2006-06-26 18:39:05 · answer #6 · answered by big_daddy99_38 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out where their nest is. You can get rid of them quick enough by putting moth balls at the source of the nest. They'll move on.
2006-06-26 18:44:17 · answer #7 · answered by Nancy L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a pet Mongoose
2006-06-26 18:42:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are harmless I'd leave them alone & let them get the mice & rats. However if it's in the house I'd kill it!
2006-06-26 19:14:51 · answer #9 · answered by **Anti-PeTA** 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its GARTER snakes and in most states its illegal to kill non-poisonus snakes. Dont do that
2006-06-26 23:17:34 · answer #10 · answered by gerbil31603 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why kill them they serve a good purpose being there.
2006-06-26 18:41:31 · answer #11 · answered by LnsmCa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋