Re: the snake question, I am not getting more animals,have a dog and 3 wild cats. Use lots of rodent poison,?

Question

they're not a problem. I don't care if the snakes are poisonous or not. I really appreciate all suggestions so far. I live in the high desert area. I accept I have a problem with my fear, that is not the issue. I have never heard of snake poison. any lethal substance would be appreciated. Thanks

Answer 1

PS..........We had 5 dogs

They make several kinds of snake repellents.........here are 3 links.
Make sure you live in a state where it can be used...........and they way mine works is make sure no snakes are in the area when you disperse the granules, otherwise they will literally be pinned in. I use Snake-Away the 3rd link.
I'm like you.........It must be bad if they call it snake 'cause if it wasn't bad they wouldn't call it snake.

http://www.bio-defend.com/catalog.aspx?catid=SnakeRepellent
http://www.gemplers.com/pestmgmt/wildlifecontrol/snakecontrol/G77364.html

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http://www.critterridders.com/snake_info.htm
The following snakes (scientific and common names were tested for response to Snake-A-Way.

87.5% Agkistrodon contortirix, copperhead
21% Agkistrodon piscivorus, water moccasin
75% Coluber constrictor, black racer
91% Crotalus adamanteus, eastern diamondback rattlesnake
91% Crotalus atrox, western diamondback rattlesnake
91% Crotalus horridus, timber rattlesnake
91% Crotalus lepidus, rock rattlesnake
91% Crotalus ruber, red diamond rattlesnake
91% Crotalus viridis, pacific rattlesnake
17% Elaphe guttata, corn or red rat snake
47% Elaphe obsoleta, yellow rat snake
100% Heterodon platyrhinos, eastern hognose snake
100% Micrurus fulvius, eastern coral snake
50% Python molurus, Burmese python
100% Thamnophis marcianus, checkered garter snake

Answer 2

You might be able to reduce the snake-attractiveness of your property if you keep the rodent population down, but unfortunately, that's not the only animals snakes like to eat, so it won't work that well.

The problem is, even if you find a way to eradicate the snakes on your property, all that will do is allow the rodent and other small animal population to increase, thereby attracting more snakes to move into that territory. Unless you're prepared to build an impenetrable, un-climbable wall around your property -- that might work to some degree.

My advice would be to try to overcome your fear of snakes by learning more about them -- that has worked well for many people.

Personally, I think they're beautiful creatures, poisonous or not, and it's always saddening to see people who hate them based on unrealistic fears or religiously-derived parallels with evil.

As a friend of my has said "Snakes or rodents... take your pick!"

Best wishes!

Answer 3

hhmmm. that sure does limit the choices. .....and birds are no good for allergies either. let me think.....a monkey. No that would probably run into some dollarage......I am thinking, honestly. This is tough though. Rabbits are bad for allergies and messy. Fish are not that playful or cuddly....I'll look in the classifieds and get back to you. Okay i looked. Seems like the only other option is the rodent type i.e. guinea pig, hampsters. I think kaylora might be right here. I read somewhere pets can actually be good for children to help them overcome the allergies. Perhaps you could research this subject....We have a small dog. She is great, very loving, and affectionate. They are quite easy to keep clean too. And the price - you find the best dogs for nothing and have a friend for a lifetime. Best of luck. What about hermit crabs? @#!!@#.....or a hedge hog??

Answer 4

feed the snake golfballs...never poison...if you put out poison any small animal that eats it stand a chance of your dog and cats chewing on it...then you have an ill dog or cat...or a dead one.