How can I get rid of snakes in my yard?

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I noticed there are holes in our building on the outside of our complex and they go in there. I had my neighbor cut down all the bushes and now they are in our yard! I am scared to death to go outside now. what can I do about this? can they go in our attic? so far I have seen baby snakes and they have diamond shapes on them. please help someone.
I have talked to my manager from my complex wednesday and they were supposed to come out but never did!
they don’t care. it’s pathetic how this place works. I have tried calling different people about this neighborhood and they just ignore me. who else can I contact? maybe the Mayor or who?

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11 Responses to 'How can I get rid of snakes in my yard?'

  1. rilea k - May 2nd, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    pour oil into the hole ……………………drop a match and ………………………….BOOM!

  2. jdnsmama13 - May 3rd, 2008 at 3:45 am

    Get a couple of outside cats, if you are allowed. I live where there are snakes, also, and since I’ve kept these cats, I haven’t seen any.

  3. Hasek Milo - May 3rd, 2008 at 9:06 am

    Call a critter removal service. Most state animal control agencies will not help with environmental habitants.

    I had a racoon in my attic and animal control would not help, however if it were a cat … they would’ve removed it.

  4. bribrimusiclover - May 5th, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    get a mongoose!

    LOL!

  5. chocolahoma - May 9th, 2008 at 8:19 am

    Snakes are beneficial animals. What you saw were probably fully grown adult garter snakes.

    Even poisonous snakes prefer to hide from you over biting you. They don’t like to waste venom by biting something that they can’t swallow whole.

  6. Jonathan D. - May 13th, 2008 at 9:31 am

    Get a small dog that likes to bark trrust me for some odd reasons snakes hate barking. I*f that doesnt work run then over in a car or you couyld get someone to set traps so you can let them go somewhere else.

  7. littledel - May 14th, 2008 at 7:04 pm

    Lowes carries a product called Snake B Gone, I have not personally tried it but it may be worth a try.

  8. JeepJeep!!! - May 17th, 2008 at 2:13 am

    It is the diamond shaped head that you need to worry about. A poisonous snake has a diamond shaped head. Spring is breeding time for them so that is why you are seeing them. As long as you keep the grass short and no piles of wood or junk or rocks laying around your yard for them to hide under, they should move on to somewhere for more secluded hiding spots. Unless you have alot of rodents for them to feed on around there.
    If you are in an apt complex speak to the manager about it & have them handle it professionally.
    Be brave they are just as afraid of you as you are of them.

  9. tabatagraham - May 19th, 2008 at 3:08 pm

    buy a few owl ornaments

  10. amboyduke330 - May 22nd, 2008 at 5:18 am

    buy a mongoose

  11. greygoose - May 25th, 2008 at 11:16 am

    try these things to get rid of your snakes.
    1.mothballs
    2.bleach rings (around the area you don’t want them to be in)
    3. sulfer rings.