More Snakes In The Yard
September is one of the most likely times of the year to find snakes in your yard. The spring clutches have hatched, and the babies are growing. Baby snakes are not cared for by their mother. Once they hatch, they are on their own. Most snakes have about a five-mile radius from their den site in which they hunt. So expect more snakes in your yard throughout the fall.
Only a Handful of Snakes are Dangerous
Thankfully, only a handful of snake species are dangerous. Most of the snakes you encounter are likely to be non-venomous. Vipers are the only snakes in Texas that are venomous, and those include:
– Rattlesnakes
– Water Moccasins
– Cottonmouth
– Copperhead
– Coral snake
Many other species of snakes mimic the look of venomous vipers. They do so as a defense against common predators.
Gopher Snakes
Gopher snakes not only can look like a rattlesnake but will act like one too. They will flick their tail in drive leaves to make a rattling sound and flatten their heads into a diamond shape. Gopher snakes can be pretty long, and while not aggressive if left alone, they will bit first and ask questions later. Their bite is painful, but as they have no venom, they are not dangerous. The biggest threat from non-venomous snakes is a secondary infection from their bite.
Venomous snakes can appear nearly anywhere, but many come out to hunt at night and spend the afternoon and evenings basking on hot surfaces, such as cement steps and patios.
Snake removal and relocation is a service we offer. So if you have snakes in your yard or around your home, give us a call. We offer expert and precise pest control services throughout Bryan and College Station.
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