snakes in the pond!?

Question

how do you get rid of snakes in a pond outside? the pond also holds turtles and fish, but have just noticed there's been snakes swimming around in there. i live in texas and i'm thinking they're garden snakes, but i'm not for certain. so how can i get rid of the snakes?? any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance!!

Answer 1

snakes are good for your pond. they will eat other bad critters. a lot of folk's don't like snakes, but they are good for the enviroment.

Answer 2

I never had this problem. But, I know a man that bought a "Ferret" and he say it got rid of the snakes. I thought they would run off being loose outside, but, I guess in time they like a dog.
I found you a link that seems good on Ferrets. At the bottom are some Organizations and some have a phone number. You could try calling and asking about using a Ferret to kill snakes. But, some people many never know what I tell of, I just know this man did it. He may have put the Ferret up at night or only allowed it outside when he was around. Years ago we had 3 and they did go outside, but, only when we were with them.

Answer 3

Have you cleaned up the surrounding property to the pond? Any lose debris, thick brush, boards or out buildings are places that attract snakes. Without a place to hide during the hot afternoon and early evening they won't stay. I assume they only use the pond in the less heated hours of the day and are not out swimming when it is high noon? Try a property sweep.. Even the pond won't keep them if there is no other cool shelter for them. Good luck.

Answer 4

They're water snakes or water moccassins( these bite). My Mom was from Azle Texas and she used a sawed off 12ga shotgun. Got rid of em quick.

Answer 5

Those would be garter snakes. They love water. They will probably eat your fish, so call a snake resucer to relocate. Please don't kill them though. They are good for the environment.