I have already asked the question: Are there water snakes in California? A girl says that I have a Garter Snake in my spa. I looked up water snakes in California, and I DO have a Garter Snake in there. I am scared. I want to get it out, but I WILL NOT kill it. How do I get a snake out of my spa?
2006-11-12 04:18:49 · 12 answers · asked by Kira S 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Someone who is not afraid of snakes could help you.--
Or, you can catch it yourself, take it someplace wild and turn it loose.
Think what you will carry it in---what you will do, one step at a time
Lots of folk would use a pillowcase with a knot--but if you are afraid of snakes ,watching the bag move might freak you.
Perhaps you could use an old ice-chest-- or five gallon plastic bucket with lid.(those both work well , you drop the snake in, close the lid, and transport--)
If it still out in the open, approach slowly, with your chosen tools.
----- you can toss a cloth (dishcloth, etc.) over it, pick it up *through the cloth*--(that way you need not touch it, and it can not bite you)
----- nets work, if you have one handy
-----Or you can place a bucket, pail, dishpan, whatever , *Over* it, silp a cookie sheet, piece of plastic,etc. *Under *it (like the jam-jar and playing card method for bugs)
-----Place it into the transport container, secure the lid, move the snake.
----Congaratulate yourself!
-- If it is hiding up in one of the pipes, flood the space and be patent-- they breathe air, Will come to the top of the water---then pick it up , (you can use a net-or stick--to pick it up with) drop into transportation device as before
Don't run any power ---pumps ,filter etc
2006-11-12 05:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by eldri 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being a California resident I know that there definitely are types of water snake but garter snakes are black with a usually white stripe down the center of there back go here for a good picture
http://www.alanbauer.com/images/Critters%20Small/Garter%20snake%20on%20a%20log-Horz.jpg
If you find out for certain it is a garter snake they are completely harmless and friendly. just get a net or pole and get him out and let him free. If it isn't a garter snake I would call animal control and they will take care of everything. Good Luck!
2006-11-12 09:13:39 · answer #2 · answered by jason c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just pick it up. Normally a garter snkae is not that agressive. They are the type of snake little kids bring home for mom. If you can find a stick or pole, just scoop it up with that, then set the snake on the grass.
2006-11-12 04:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by bratty brat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not poisonous so picking it up by the back of it's head is a safe way to do it. They can be moody so be careful it may strike at you. Take it to someplace that has grass or twigs to release it.
2006-11-12 04:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by what can i do 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps a long handled, small weave net? You can scoop it out into a container or bag where you can then relocate it to a more appropriate place to live.
2006-11-12 04:22:48 · answer #5 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look up your local wildlife specialist and he should be willing to come out and relocate the snake 4 u !!!
2006-11-12 04:39:43 · answer #6 · answered by pet lover 07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a guy to get it out safely-harmless-and don't get a scratch on the snake! He should do it!
2006-11-12 04:24:36 · answer #7 · answered by squidly12345 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a neighbor who is a real burly, manly man. They like to do stuff like that! And don't watch what he does.
2006-11-12 04:31:55 · answer #8 · answered by ♥gingeylynn 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Butterfly net, pool skimmer....anything like that.
2006-11-12 04:21:26 · answer #9 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just use a stick and lift him out before it drowns
2006-11-13 14:30:18 · answer #10 · answered by the shug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋