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If there is a snake loitering around your garden, basement or chicken coop, then trapping and releasing the snake away is an effective and humane treatment. You can catch snakes with a high-tech trap or buy a cheaper type of trap such as a broiler and use eggs as bait - these are just as effective. This article will guide you on how to catch snakes and what to do next.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Snake Trap

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   Snake figure if possible. When you spot one (or more) snakes and intend to trap them, identify the snake so you know what kind of snake you will deal with. Based on that, you will be able to choose the right trap and know how to be careful when handling the snake. You can trap the poisonous snake yourself, but be extremely cautious. If you are concerned that there are children or pets in your home that could be bitten by a snake, you should call animal control to come pick up the snake.
   • In North America, there are 4 species of poisonous snakes: rattlesnakes (usually in western states and characterized by the tip of the tail making a click), ghost snake (with yellow and black stripes), cobra carries water (often lives in rivers and streams in the southeastern United States) and coral snakes (an extremely rare species of snake with colorful coral colors). Rattlesnakes, ghost cobras and water cobras are all poisonous snakes and share the following characteristics: thick body, triangular head much louder than the neck, and The pupil is a straight line instead of circle.
   • Most snakes that you will come across in your garden or basement are healthy and completely harmless. A king snake up to 1 and a half meters long appeared in the basement perhaps frightening everyone, but in fact they do not harm humans or pets. A healthy snake has no bell-tail and has a round pupil. Common healthy snakes that you can spot around your house include king snakes, rat snakes, striped snakes, rat snakes, milk snakes and corn snakes.

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   Buy glue traps. This is the most commonly used snake trap; it's both effective and humane. Glue traps are box-like with various sizes and are placed in frequently frequented solid areas. This type of trap usually has a bait attached that is placed in the trap to lure the snake into. When crawling into the trap, the snake will be stuck to the glue at the bottom of the trap. Once you have trapped a snake, open the trap and pour oil over the snake to let it come off and crawl away.
   • You can find glue traps at garden supply stores. Be sure to choose a trap that fits the size of the snake.
   • Glue traps come in many brands, but they all work the same way. The trap can be made of sturdy cardboard or plastic. Some traps are reusable, others can only be used once. Some traps allow you to let go of the snake, others even allow you to dispose of the trap without opening it.

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   Snake trap with straw. This is another option if you need to treat a lot of snakes and don't want to buy new glue to reuse the glue trap. A straw is a cylindrical tool made of a wire mesh with two openings at both ends like a funnel with the small end indented. You just need to put a few eggs in the trap as bait. The snake will crawl through an opening to get the egg, and it will not be able to crawl back.
   • Straw is quite cheap and easy to buy. You can find it at fishing equipment stores.
   • The only downside to this trap is that you have to have bait and is a bit more difficult to handle once you've caught it, as it will crawl away as soon as you open the trap. For this reason, you should probably only use straw to catch non-poisonous snakes.

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   Place the trap in a suitable place. Regardless of the trap you choose, place it in a place where snakes have been seen. Places where traps are common are areas in gardens, basements, attics, or chicken coops. You don't have to disguise the trap - just set it up where you would normally see snakes crawl.
   • When setting a trap, be sure to close it tightly. If you are using a glue trap, be sure to close the lid of the box.
   • If using the straw, put it down and place a few eggs in the center of the trap.

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   Check the trap regularly. When you catch a snake, you should release it as soon as possible, do not let it die in the trap. It is inhumane and unsanitary, as the snake will quickly decompose. You need to check the trap daily to see if there are any children in it.
   • If using a glue trap, open the lid to see if there is a snake in it. Be careful when opening the latch. You can also lift the trap to see if it is heavy or light.
   • If you use it, you will clearly see the snake curled up around the eggs and wait patiently for you to release it.
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Part 2 of 3: Handling snakes caught

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   Do not touch the snake. If you are used to dealing with snakes and know for sure it is a striped snake or another kind of healthy snake, it is okay to touch them. But if you are not sure what kind of snake you just caught, do not touch it. Either way, you should not touch a wild snake. Gently place the whole trap in the trunk or an enclosed compartment and drive it away.
   • Do not shake the trap or poke the snake. You should be careful.
   • Do not let children and pets come when you handle the snake for safety.

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   Take the snake at least 1.5 km away from home. If you release the snake too close to your home, it will find its way back to where it was.Please release the snake at least 1.5 km away from home if you want to make sure the snake does not return. However, if you are trapping the snake indoors and do not mind letting it live in the garden, just take it outside and let go.

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   Go to the wilderness and not many people live. Snake will have the best chance of survival without being disturbed by humans if released in the wild. You can go to a national park or an uninhabited area and release the snake there so it doesn't crawl into someone else's garden.

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   Release the snake. There is usually no danger of releasing snakes. The snake will happily crawl away immediately and do no harm to you. But to prevent uncertainty, you should wear long pants and gloves when releasing snakes. Watch the snake carefully and be ready to dodge if it is about to attack. Depending on the type of trap, you have two ways to release the snake:
   • If using a multi-use glue trap, open the latch on the lid and open it. Pour cooking oil over the snake so that the oil covers all the sticky parts of the snake skin. The glue trap is designed so that the snake can squirm and escape from the adhesive when oil gets between the snake's surface and the glue at the bottom of the box. Now you should stand far away so that you do not get in the way of the snake slipping away.
   • If you are using it, you will need to wear thick gloves, as you will have to come into contact with the snake a bit closer (although you still don't need to touch it). Carefully open the side walls of the trap to separate it in the middle, just slightly enough for the snake to escape. Back away from the snake as it crawls out.

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   Only kill the snake if there is no other way. Snakes, including venomous ones, play an important role in the ecosystem, and you should release them if possible. But if a snake has venom and you are concerned that it will cause harm, killing the snake is also an option.
   • If you are using a cardboard glue trap, simply put the whole trap in the trash bag and tie it tightly.
   • If you are using the straw, you can soak the whole jar in water for a few hours before opening it.
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Part 3 of 3: Controlling the amount of solids

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   Consider allowing healthy snakes to live near your home. Although it may be startling to suddenly encounter a snake while weeding in the garden or walking in the yard, it is not bad to have a snake around the house. Actually you should be proud of this - the presence of snakes in the area is a sign of a healthy ecosystem. Furthermore, snakes play an important role in preventing the spread of pests such as mice and hamsters. So if the snake doesn't eat your eggs or cause a nuisance, consider letting them stay in the yard instead of trapping and taking them elsewhere.
   • Mouse snakes and rat snakes are especially helpful. They are just as good as cats at controlling rodent populations.
   • King snakes are a step better because they can eat even rattlesnakes. In fact, if you chase away the king snake, the rattlesnakes will have a chance to move in, and then you will have to solve an even more serious problem.

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   Makes the yard unattractive solid. If you don't like snakes, one very effective way to stop them from coming is to keep your yard from attracting snakes. Snakes often live in areas with overgrown and deserted vegetation. They like tall grass, scrub groves, woodpiles and other shelter areas. To make your yard less attractive to snakes, do the following:
   • Trim grass regularly.
   • Remove piles of dirt, leaves, bushes, bricks or anything that snakes might use as shelter.
   • Control rodent populations by clearing bats, tightly closing trash and eliminating rodent food sources.

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   Seal the entrance to the house. If snakes are found in the attic or basement, look for gaps and holes they could get through to get into your home. Make sure doors and windows fit snugly against the door frames. Mounting nets on chimneys, vents and other locations may be solid entrance.

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   Try a snake repellent. Snake experts seem to agree that most snake repellants are ineffective. However, this is still worth a try if you have no other option. Try one of the following in your garden, barn, or any other place where a snake disturbs you:
   • Spray the fox urine solution around the yard. Many people believe that snakes fear the smell of the urine of animals that hunt them. You can find this solution at home gardening stores.
   • Try tossing a rag dipped in ammonia around the yard. This chemical is believed to repel snakes and other animals.
   • Scatter pieces of human hair around the garden. Many people believe that the smell of hair can stop snakes.
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Advice

• If you are not afraid of snakes, you can catch them by using a broom to push them into a bucket or trash bin without using a trap.

Warning

• Remember to learn about snakes, especially if you've never dealt with them. You may encounter poisonous snakes; And then the knowledge of snakes can save you from danger.

What you need

• Snake traps
• Where to drop snakes
• Snake repellent