How can I get rid of tiny (3 inches long) baby snakes in the basement?

Question

We have found a number of tiny baby black snakes in the finished basememt - near the walls, on the carpet, on the tile. We live near lots of woods and trees. While working in the garden, we occasionally come across a small snake. I don't know how they get into the house or the garage.

What can I use to prevent them from coming into the house? Do you think they are in the walls?

Answer 1

Ik this sounds mean but I'd kill them. I hate snakes and they scare me. If you're brave capture them and set them free outside. You should talk to a contractor about their ability to get in the walls or try the Humane Society (idk if they can help you and/or if they deal w/ snakes but they could at least tell you ways to prevent them from coming in and how to kindly get them out). This is making me cringe... snakes scare me so bad. Good luck.

Answer 2

Just so you know black snakes are NOT poisonous. However, these might not be black snakes. In fact they might not even be babies. The common Ring Snake is no larger than a standard pencil. The distinctive feature is a thin yellow stripe behind their heads. If this is what you have they are not in the walls. They are small enough to get in on their own through small crack and openings. They are there for food and shelter. The prey on small insects like crickets, roaches, and other small bugs. The moth ball thing will work, but you can also try getting rid of insects in the area with a fog or spray. With out food they will be forced to leave on their own. I have had these little guys in the basement at my own home, so i know what you are going through.

Answer 3

I know Will S has already mentioned mothballs, and I wanted to let you know that they do work. It does not matter if they are scented or unscented. They produce small amounts of methane gas. Snakes can't tolerate the gas so they leave. The mothballs don't harm the snakes in any way, just chase them away. IJust open a fresh box or two and sprinkle them liberally around your basement. Reapply reguarly as they do dissolve. 've used this method many times in my cellar and toolshed, works like a charm. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Get a outside cat, but if you git rid of the snakes you might get mice because they are hanging around for a reason.

Good Luck

Answer 5

Mothballs are supposed to be repellent against rodents and/or snakes. There are two kinds of mothballs, sweet-smell and nasty smell.
The nasty ones are napthalene. Sweet ones are para-dichlorobenzene.

I've been told only the nasty ones work.

Answer 6

Just call me, don't try to catch it on your own as it is a black snake and might be poisonous!!!

As for your further inquiry, you could find me in your telephone directory... locate my phone number on City Veterinarian Office. :o)

Answer 7

Call an exterminator

Answer 8

Keep a pet mongoose down there.

Answer 9

Catch them and turn them loose outside.

Answer 10

~~~ you should catch them,,,then make a little model airplane,,,,and make your own movie,,, "Snakes on a Plane"