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Snakes

Snakes

I have a snake in my yard
The best thing is to let it be and allow it go own its way. Snakes diet is small mammals and is a good pest control. If you
want to deter snakes, remove brush, rocks, wood and other debris that provides hiding places for snakes and their prey.

Snakes are digging up my yard
This is a myth. Snakes are physically unable to dig holes. The do find existing holes created by small mammals for
shelter and food.

There is a snake in my house
Stay calm. This will reduce the risk of the snake hiding. Open a door and gently guide the snake out the door. If this is
impossible place an empty wastebasket on top and place weight on top and call a professional trapper (Pest Control
in the Yellow Pages).