I came out of my back door one fine morning, taking in the early morning breeze over the lake in my back yard and admiring my beautiful blue morning glories. All of a sudden, I noticed a black snake probably 5 foot in length, at the bottom of the steps. We looked at each other...then he lunged at me! The thing flew up the steps at me. Luckily I ran back in the house and slammed the door fast enough. These evil things have no fear.
I thought they were only in my back yard so I moved all my gardening stuff and only walked my dogs in my front yard. However, today my husband found lots of shed snake skin in the front yard. They are every where. They are claiming my yard! What do I do... :(
Instead of helping me with the problem, my husband thought it would be funny to put the snake skin in one of my flower pots. Obviously, I'm gonna have to take things into my own hands.
Therefore I ask, how do I get rid of them? Do not tell me to get a shovel and kill it. I never see them when I have a shovel handy. They probably come from the lake into my yard so I do not know where they live either.
Wow, you should call Pest Control.
ReplyDeleteInvest in mongooses. ;P
ReplyDeleteWell, I have a katana (yes real) so that would be my solution, samurai it's ass. But really, just carry a really big stick or something, it's not too hard to get rid of a snake, or at least chase it off.
ReplyDeletenot much i can do to help you, but be careful as water snakes can be extremely poisonous
ReplyDeleteOne of my Yorkies had SUPER dry skin, We tried everything. Finally after switching to Taste of the Wild's Pacific Stream formula, we noticed drastic change in his coat. We also use a omega 3 fish oil supplement once a day. Maybe give this a try??
ReplyDeletePest control helps with snakes? I didn't even think of that. I thought it was just bugs.
ReplyDeletesnakes are awesome
ReplyDeleteAgree with LaserDollars, a mongoose is the way. You could always charge admission for the fight to make a few bucks on the side to cover the mongoose cost.
ReplyDeleteLooks like garter snakes to me. They won't hurt you at all.
ReplyDeleteplay a flute and lure them away!
ReplyDeleteA snake is not venomous then having it in your garden is usually benefical, it will eat mices, bugs and stuff. But if you still want to get rid of them, using kerosene on tactical spots like under rock fomations tends to scare them away.
ReplyDeletei love snakes, unless it's a threat to me or my family, i leave them alone
ReplyDeleteooooh nasty - are these things poisonous ??
ReplyDeleteIf yes, just keep the shit away and use an air gun or something. That would freak me out lol lunging up steps at you... jees!
My uncle in florida would love this
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LOL i'm from the UK so we only have adders, and I think i've only ever seen one once.
ReplyDeletebrr i hate snakes :/
ReplyDeleteI am tired of the mofo snakes in the mofo flower pot!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I say Mongooses. Problem solved!
ReplyDeleteYou can use cat litter, by sprinkling it around your house or garden. For some reason snakes don't like it and stay clear of it. Just don't be surprised if neighboring cats try to visit and leave presents.
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