I have killed 7 snakes in my back yard neat my workshop, and i dont know how to get rid of them
2007-08-29 07:59:49 · 11 answers · asked by ashley c 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
get an outside cat, and it will take care of the problem.
2007-08-29 09:07:47 · answer #1 · answered by MR. T. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no guaranteed way to stop snakes. There are a few things to try, first get rid of their food depending on the kind of snake it could be mice, rats or insects. You can also try a snake repellent (link below) this one seem to have the best rating. Just remember snakes eat pest so if you get rid of the snakes first then you will have pest. Also please do not kill them, they are just looking to survive, and more than likely your house was built where they have lived for centuries. Use barriers not death.
Good luck
2007-08-29 08:31:05 · answer #2 · answered by cp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sound like you got a bed of snakes.Do you have any rotten old wood around there?My Grandmaw would say to take a shovel and go up under the softest dirt around the workshop.Just go shovel deep.We done that once for copperheads in La.We all got shocked when we started hitting eggs under the dirt.Snakes were then gone.She also got us to put a large black rope in our yard by where we would be.Says that the other snakes think its a King snake.Never seen any snakes around the place after we done these things.Be careful--what you got water moccasins???
2007-08-29 10:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have lived in that area before and snakes can be problematic. The only natural solution is a to try moth balls around the parimeter. But, to tell the truth ; as kids we had a terrier that was living death for snakes!! some alley cats may also take them on. Best of luck
2007-08-29 08:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by grounded 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We had quite a bit of snakes out on our property too for awhile. We bought a cat that spends time outside and I've seen a lot less of them lately. I know she eats a lot of mice because she leaves the heads on the patio, so my guess is less mice, less food for the snakes. I have seen her chase small snakes too.
Most of the snakes aren't venemous and not very aggresive so I just usually chase them away. www.houstonherp.com has a great list of the venomous snakes in the area. It's meant for Harris County but it has awesome pictures and details about the snakes.
2007-08-29 08:24:23 · answer #5 · answered by brianalan_7 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you can get rid of the insects, frogs and toads that the garter snakes are feeding on, they will leave in search of better accommodations. There is snake fencing available that you could put around your yard if you are really serious about keeping them out.
2016-05-21 01:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by lenore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah I would suggest you try a product called snake away they sell it at home depot . yeah i agree with grounded that is some serious business when you have kids and snakes not a good mix. good luck .yes the black rope works too .
2007-08-29 13:13:24 · answer #7 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless I'm wrong, king snakes will kill other snakes. But you shouldn't kill your snakes.....they don't do anything bad and eat all kinds of things that do bad things.
2007-08-29 08:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by barefoot_yank 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spread sulfur. I just bought 2 each 20 lb. bags at Home Depot for $45.
2016-06-07 10:19:39 · answer #9 · answered by Gary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you keep the plants, grass etc short for an area around the workshop they won't like to cross it because there is nothing to hide in
2007-08-29 09:01:43 · answer #10 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were there first. How about Indians? Is the only good snake a dead snake?
2007-08-29 08:09:27 · answer #11 · answered by RT 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋