How to Catch a Snake in My House
Finding a snake in your home can be a bit more than disconcerting, even more so if it disappears behind the refrigerator or down the basement stairs. Catching a snake in your home is often best left to the professionals, especially if you are not sure what kind it is or if it is poisonous. If you are fairly sure that the snake isn't dangerous, there are several traps that can be employed to help you remove it. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Set out glue traps near the areas that you have seen the snake. These traps are just tacky glue strips on a cardboard base. If you have small children or pets, this is not a viable solution as the traps will just end up on paws or little hands. To release the snake once it is caught, take it out into the woods and spray nonstick cooking spray on the snake to break down the glue and let it slither away.
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Place funnel traps around the house where you have seen the snake. Funnel traps utilize snake pheromone dots to lure the snake into a one way funnel that catches the snake in a sturdy wire trap. These traps are less effective than glue traps but releasing the snake is easier. There is a door in the back of the cage that allows the snake to be released out into the wild.
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If your snake is often seen near doors that lead to the outside, you can try to sweep it out the door with a broom. This is the least effective method simply because you have to be in the right place at the right time with a broom in your hand.
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Catching the snake by hand is always an option. Put on a pair of heavy work gloves and grab the snake near the back of its head. The further down the body of the snake you grab, the more likely it will be able to bite you. You can also drop a towel over the snake to help subdue it and offer a secondary source of protection.
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Tips & Warnings
Some snakes are extremely poisonous and should not be caught by amateurs. Call a professional removal service if there is any chance your snake is dangerous.
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