How can I get rid of snakes living in my walls (there’s A LOT)?

how to get rid of snakes
Kelly asked:


Today we killed at least 6 snakes, and a few from before. I think there are more. They have nested in my wall (see pictures below) and I’m afraid they will continue to lay eggs and reproducing. If anyone could help me…
1. Find the number for Animal Control in Chicago, IL
2. Any tips for getting rid of these snakes
3. Identify these snakes – are they poisonous? (it may be hard to tell from the picture)
4. How to prevent snakes from coming back
5. Anything else I should know about

Please, and thank you (I have very serious ophidiophobia, fear of snakes)

Pictures:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/ktang07/snakes004.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/ktang07/snakes003.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/ktang07/snakes002.jpg

P.S. they are very big, I would say the biggest we killed was at least a few feet long
Oh, and I’m not going to get a cat.
If this is in the real world? Quit drinking?

What’s that supposed to mean. I’m 15. And I’m researching the question for my parents.

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8 Responses to 'How can I get rid of snakes living in my walls (there’s A LOT)?'

  1. leakthomas - August 3rd, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    i know snakes don’t like the smell of moth balls throw some in the wall cavity and they should leave

  2. pj h - August 5th, 2008 at 2:45 pm

    If this is in the real world throw red pepper around their habitat, Or possibly quit drinking. one of these suggestions should solve your problem

  3. Alora0218 - August 7th, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    From the pictures, they look like gray rat snakes or chicken snakes as we in Texas call them. If this is what they are, they are not poisonous but they can start to stink! Do a search for Animal Control near Chicago, IL and yahoo should list the offices with the address and phone numbers. Animal Control should be able to tell you how to get rid of them and give advice on keeping them gone. One thing I know they’ll tell you to do is plug up that hole where they are in the picture. That’s how they get in your walls, from holes and cracks on the exterior. I’ve read that ferrets kill snakes but you probable don’t want that either since you said you don’t want a cat. At least you’re probably not seeing many rats! (also try and search “gray rat snake” and see if the results look like what you have. It’s hard to tell from your pictures but you should be able to tell since you’ve seen them first hand)

  4. daisyever - August 9th, 2008 at 6:26 pm

    I think they are just garter snakes, harmless.
    Check out this pic I found of a garter snake.

  5. nicole h - August 10th, 2008 at 11:48 pm

    at least you wont have a mouse problem…

  6. tgbc - August 14th, 2008 at 8:18 am

    Equipped with your photos you should head to the nearest “Animal control” office to ask for help. They must have answers or at least have another control source for you to contact.

    I wish you luck – you must be pretty brave to get that close to take pictures of them.

  7. breezy - August 15th, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    Yes, I think they are garter snakes and they are harmless unless you step on one and have a stroke. We have them in our yard and I had one brush against my foot while taking out the trash. It was laying on the edge of our garage just about dusk. Just keep killing them is all I know. I know, I know, some will say, oh they eat mice…..I’m not petrified of a mouse….scared to death of snakes. They are hard to get rid of when in the wall. Good luck!

  8. Grimreaper - August 17th, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    There so cute. they don’t look poisonous Id catch them then sell them or call animal control.