- Seal all doors to your house, apartment, and building
It is one thing to find a snake in the yard. Finding one in your basement, garage, or shed is another entirely. First, you need to seal all openings to keep the snake out.
Trees and roofs work sometimes, but they do not prevent other animals from getting inside. If you want to make a good seal to keep snakes and other animals out, try using thin metal sheets.
Remember, if small rodents get into your house or garage, snakes will be attracted too. So make sure you seal all those small cracks and monitor your house for rodents. And don’t forget to seal all crawl spaces!
When we had chickens, we always worried that a snake would get into the nest, eat the eggs, and kill the chickens. If that’s a concern for you, it’s very important to make sure the chicken coop is well-sealed.
The snake was crouched in the grass, ready to strike.
- Choose a pet that deters snakes
Unless you have a mongoose willing to let it out of your yard, your pet won’t be able to completely get rid of the snake. However, this will deter them a bit.
Don’t forget to clean up after your pets, though. Pet waste and food are prime candidates for attracting rodents. When your pets attract rodents, clean up after cat and dog droppings, as rodents attract snakes.
While pets can deter some types of snakes, you can put your pets at risk. There are four types of venomous snakes in North America, depending on where you live. In different parts of the country, you can encounter species including the cottonmouth, copperhead, coral snake, and the reticulated python.
If you live in Florida, you may need to worry about the variety of pythons that has increased in recent years. These supplies are large enough to feed your pets. Keep these things in mind and take extra precautions before letting your pet out to avoid snakes.
a. Do cats repel snakes?
Yes, this is true for outdoor cats. It’s not that snakes are afraid of cats; it just reduces the snakes’ ability to get to their food source.
Cats are predators in nature, so they will eat any rodents that find a home in your yard.
