Caring for Texas Wildlife ... One Animal at a Time
NUISANCE - SNAKES
Snakes are active during daylight hours. They are carnivorous, and their diet consists of rodents, small reptiles and insects. Most snakes are non-venomous and beneficial.
We have 4 different types of venomous snakes in the U.S., all of which are found in Texas, so the best policy is to LEAVE THEM ALONE. They will generally move on. DO NOT attempt to handle a snake without an expert identification. Jesse Jones Park281-446-8588 has excellent snake experts.
Suggestions to eliminate a snake infestation problem:
Remove old woodpiles, trash piles, rock piles, and animal food that may attract rodents.
Some people report success with a product called Snake-A-Way. For more information, write to Dr. T's Nature Products, The Repellent Company, P.O. Box 682, Pelham, GA 31779.
Snakes in the house are usually there by accident. You can use a long stick or broom to guide the snake into a deep bucket. Captured snakes should be released more than 1 mile away.
Construct a snake-proof fence around a yard out of 1/4 inch mesh hardware cloth buried 2 inches at the base and angled out at approximately 3 degrees, 3 feet up.
