Our mission is to help Central Florida residents get rid of wild animals, rodents, critters and other vermin from their home or business. We do this by humanely removing wild animals conflicting with your daily routine. We communicate with our clients on a consistent basis to ensure that proper removal of any bothersome wild animal or pest is achieved. Once we have clearly defined your expectations, as well as those of the client, and our services, we will accomplish our mission. We will get rid of the nuisance animals, pests, vermin, dead creatures, and the smell, and make sure the proper steps are taken so the smell is gone, and that animals do not return.

There are several different varieties of venomous snakes in the United States such as the copperhead and the rattlesnake. Some snakes live in or near water and others live on land. They are all carnivores that stalk and kill their prey. Unless you're absolutely sure that the species you're dealing with isn't venomous, it's a good idea to just avoid them. Even a venomous baby snake can inflict a painful and dangerous bite.

So how do you get rid of snakes that have taken up residence on your property?

The simple answer is that you or someone properly equipped and trained is going to have to catch them and take them away. There are all kinds of different ideas on how to discourage them or drive them away, but the evidence shows most of these to be worthless. Commercial snake repellents do not work. Some people have suggested predator urine from an animal like a coyote or a fox. Ultrasonic sound emitters. Mothballs in your yard. Ammonia-soaked rags. The list goes on and on, but none of these have been proven successful in driving away snakes - but if you feel you've discovered a miracle deterrent that doesn't involve a mongoose, please share it with the rest of our readers using the form at the bottom of this page.

Again, the only way to get rid of snakes is to catch them and physically remove them from your property and the only way to keep them away is to eliminate a snake-friendly environment.

To discourage them from taking up residence on your property, start by eliminating their desired environments. Make sure your lawn is mowed and not overgrown with high weeds. Cut back overgrowth. Keep log piles and compost heaps a safe distance from your house. Use wire mesh fences at ground level around crawl spaces or your garden to keep snakes out of those places. Reducing the rodent population which is their main food supply will also send them elsewhere to eat. If you still find one slithering across your lawn, call the local Animal Control people to come remove it from your property.

I do want to make sure that people know to make sure you have the snakes identified before you attempt to move them. You do not want to put yourself in danger by handling possibly dangerous snakes. Make sure you call a professional if you have any doubts, and make sure you stay safe.

If you look online, there are a number of different places that tell you how to get rid of snakes, with a lot of different objects for sale to help you on that quest. One of the more popular items that some people claim work, and maybe even more people claim do not work, would be snake repelling powders. These things can come in all natural type ingredients, so peppers, cinnamon, and things of that nature that have been ground up to create a powder, or some contain slightly dangerous chemicals like lime or sulfur. For that reason I would never recommend powders, just because you might not always know what is in them, and they might not even work.

That leads to one of the more unique ways to get rid of snakes, which is using electronic waves by plugging in a certain device. This device makes sound waves or electronic waves that drive snakes crazy. In theory this might make sense because snakes to have some very sensitive sensory organs that they use for movement and feeding. Disturbing those organs might be a great way to get rid of snakes. My Only question would be, how do you prove a device like this works, and is there any proof at all it actually does?

Call me old fashioned, but the way I always tell people to get rid of snakes is by changing the environment on your property. You can do this in a few easy steps, first make sure your grass is mowed, and it does not get very long. Second, make sure that all areas that have big weeds, including ditches, are trimmed and stay trimmed. And third, you need to remove all hiding spots that snakes love, such as garbage piles, burn piles, compost piles, tires, trash, firewood, and even certain bushes and shrubs. Once you remove them you do two things, you remove snakes shelter, and you start to eliminate their food source.

Snakes are going to feed on bugs, mice, and other rodents. By getting rid of the shelter for those things, as well as eliminating mice and bugs from your yard, you are taking away the food source snakes depend on. Removing the shelter and food source is the best way to get rid of an animal.

I do want to make sure that people know to make sure you have the snakes identified before you attempt to move them. You do not want to put yourself in danger by handling possibly dangerous snakes. Make sure you call a professional if you have any doubts, and make sure you stay safe.

First, don't kill nonvenomous snakes. Any given area can only support a fixed number of snakes. If you kill the nonvenomous snakes that leaves a food supply that could support a population of venomous snakes.

My partner brought a snake home the other evening and took great enjoyment when he asked if I would like to see a baby mouse. I agreed and he continued to get a lidded container from his vehicle. He came over and removed the cover off and I sprang back in horror. I soon after got a little inquisitive and chose to take some photos of the mouse which was actually a snake.

Since my arrival from the United Kingdom, this is my third snake I've noticed, my first was wriggling across our roadway, the second was in our garden below a tree and my third was this last one, pretty up close and personal. From individuals I have consulted, snakes are a feared critter. I know it's not just me and our technicians are receiving calls and handling snake removals.

As a home owner you may be concerned about them being on your premises or even getting into your premises. Snakes are thought of as useful because of their diet of consuming rodents, frogs, reptiles, little birds and other little mammals.

Snakes come under two classifications of being non-venomous and venomous and may be recognized by the following qualities;

Non venomous snakes

Have a circle pupil

A nostril

Divided scales underneath of their tail

Non venomous snakes common to the region are the rat snake and the corn snake.

Venomous snakes

Have a slit or eliptical pupil

A pit or opening near to their nostril

Scales are undivided underside of their tail

Venomous snakes common to the region include the cottonmouth snake (often called the water moccasin), rattlesnake and copperhead snake.

Snake in the house (not snakes on a plane)

What a film title. I've not watched it but I really chuckle to myself every single time I hear the title. Anyway, I digress, if a snake is entering the building or crawlspace, then an evaluation ought to be made of the exterior of the building;

Examine the foundation for any gaps and seal

Make certain crawlspace vents are screened and seal any gaps around basement window frames

Examine under doorways where piping for plumbing and electrical cables run for any gaps and seal

Regions which draw in snakes are;

Low lying vegetation

Lower branches of shrubbery

Piles of rock or lumber

Mulch

Tall grass regions

Cluttered basements

Sheds, garages and out buildings

Snake proof your premises

If you have children then snakes may be a concern. If you have ever asked yourself how to keep snakes out of your garden then there are preventives. Most snakes are unable to climb up or pass-through fine mesh fences, therefore a snake proof fence may be built around the home, building or child's play region. Construct a galvanized 1/4 inch mesh fence 24 -26 inches high. Make certain that the fence is planted several inches into the ground to make sure the snakes can't crawl underneath it.

Snake deterrent

There are no toxic substances presently registered by the EPA for snake control. Snake repellent products such as Dr T's Snake-A-Way is available for use outdoors. However, it doesn't work on all species of snake and the desired result will not be achieved in many situations.

It can be very unnerving to see a snake, especially one in a building. As mentioned, they are beneficial and an effective rodent control method but if there is a lack of rodents then snakes may be near. Snakes can be very dangerous if provoked so it's best to avoid them and call a professional to have them removed. The NPMA can advise a provider who specialize in snake removal.

In areas where poisonous snakes are known to visit gardens, three approaches are commonly adopted by the homeowner. One is to be so frightened of the thought of such creatures lurking in the undergrowth that the outdoor space is paved over instead of being turned into a garden. A second approach, by far the more common, is to be unaware or to ignore the potential danger and to pretend it does not exist. The third and best option is to continue to use the garden without fear and trepidation, but to take one particular step that for all practical purposes, removes all possibility of venomous snakes threatening the safety of those who use the garden.

The legitimate fear of snakes should neither deter one from planting a garden, nor from covering the earth with some form of organic mulch; actions that encourage wildlife to visit the garden and even take up residence there. The garden, in order to function as a healthy, vital and balanced eco-system needs in fact to be a magnet for as many different organisms as possible. The consequence is that some unwanted visitors may turn up uninvited, along with the rest of the guests. Conversely, a garden that is hostile to wildlife, (as a result of the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers) may deter snakes from it, but will pose a threat to the health of the family from many other sources. The challenge therefore, is how to make the garden as environmentally friendly as possible (that means a garden that contains a vast number and variety of organisms) while removing the danger of venomous snakes from it.

Cats in the garden

The most effective way of ensuring that snakes do not raise their heads within the vicinity of your home and garden is to keep a domestic cat or two in the backyard. This may strike some as strange advice to offer, particularly as many people are actually looking for solutions to the problems that cats themselves cause. However, if the drawbacks of a cat are recognized, and the damage reduced to minimal proportions, then in principle, the threat from poisonous snakes can be neutralized with almost no detrimental affect on the garden.

There are two basic problems associated with cats. One is their propensity to dig up a section of a garden bed for toilet purposes. This can easily be overcome by training the cat to use a litter tray, exactly as one would with a house bound pet. In any case, at worst, the damage cats inflict on a garden cannot be remotely compared to the devastation that dogs are liable to inflict.

The second issue is one of quantity. A situation where tens of strays are attracted to the garden, is obviously undesirable, to say the least. It's vital therefore to neuter the cats, whether male or female, thereby removing the main source of attraction for neighboring cats to use your garden. It should not be forgotten that cats are also territorial by nature, and if provided with small amounts of food on a regular basis, usually claim the area as their own, and manage to keep out all but the most persistent invading stray. That one you might have to shoo away now and again!

In case of a Coral bite, do pull the snake off immediately - Corals' fangs are relatively small, and they have to work at getting venom into the wound. Therefore, the faster the snake is removed the less venom is injected.

My partner brought a snake home the other evening and took great enjoyment when he asked if I would like to see a baby mouse. I agreed and he continued to get a lidded container from his vehicle. He came over and removed the cover off and I sprang back in horror. I soon after got a little inquisitive and chose to take some photos of the mouse which was actually a snake.

Since my arrival from the United Kingdom, this is my third snake I've noticed, my first was wriggling across our roadway, the second was in our garden below a tree and my third was this last one, pretty up close and personal. From individuals I have consulted, snakes are a feared critter. I know it's not just me and our technicians are receiving calls and handling snake removals.

As a home owner you may be concerned about them being on your premises or even getting into your premises. Snakes are thought of as useful because of their diet of consuming rodents, frogs, reptiles, little birds and other little mammals.

Snakes come under two classifications of being non-venomous and venomous and may be recognized by the following qualities;

Non venomous snakes

Have a circle pupil

A nostril

Divided scales underneath of their tail

Non venomous snakes common to the region are the rat snake and the corn snake.

Venomous snakes

Have a slit or eliptical pupil

A pit or opening near to their nostril

Scales are undivided underside of their tail

Venomous snakes common to the region include the cottonmouth snake (often called the water moccasin), rattlesnake and copperhead snake.

Snake in the house (not snakes on a plane)

What a film title. I've not watched it but I really chuckle to myself every single time I hear the title. Anyway, I digress, if a snake is entering the building or crawlspace, then an evaluation ought to be made of the exterior of the building;

Examine the foundation for any gaps and seal

Make certain crawlspace vents are screened and seal any gaps around basement window frames

Examine under doorways where piping for plumbing and electrical cables run for any gaps and seal

Regions which draw in snakes are;

Low lying vegetation

Lower branches of shrubbery

Piles of rock or lumber

Mulch

Tall grass regions

Cluttered basements

Sheds, garages and out buildings

Snake proof your premises

If you have children then snakes may be a concern. If you have ever asked yourself how to keep snakes out of your garden then there are preventives. Most snakes are unable to climb up or pass-through fine mesh fences, therefore a snake proof fence may be built around the home, building or child's play region. Construct a galvanized 1/4 inch mesh fence 24 -26 inches high. Make certain that the fence is planted several inches into the ground to make sure the snakes can't crawl underneath it.

Snake deterrent

There are no toxic substances presently registered by the EPA for snake control. Snake repellent products such as Dr T's Snake-A-Way is available for use outdoors. However, it doesn't work on all species of snake and the desired result will not be achieved in many situations.

It can be very unnerving to see a snake, especially one in a building. As mentioned, they are beneficial and an effective rodent control method but if there is a lack of rodents then snakes may be near. Snakes can be very dangerous if provoked so it's best to avoid them and call a professional to have them removed. The NPMA can advise a provider who specialize in snake removal.

In areas where poisonous snakes are known to visit gardens, three approaches are commonly adopted by the homeowner. One is to be so frightened of the thought of such creatures lurking in the undergrowth that the outdoor space is paved over instead of being turned into a garden. A second approach, by far the more common, is to be unaware or to ignore the potential danger and to pretend it does not exist. The third and best option is to continue to use the garden without fear and trepidation, but to take one particular step that for all practical purposes, removes all possibility of venomous snakes threatening the safety of those who use the garden.

In areas where poisonous snakes are known to visit gardens, three approaches are commonly adopted by the homeowner. One is to be so frightened of the thought of such creatures lurking in the undergrowth that the outdoor space is paved over instead of being turned into a garden. A second approach, by far the more common, is to be unaware or to ignore the potential danger and to pretend it does not exist. The third and best option is to continue to use the garden without fear and trepidation, but to take one particular step that for all practical purposes, removes all possibility of venomous snakes threatening the safety of those who use the garden.

The legitimate fear of snakes should neither deter one from planting a garden, nor from covering the earth with some form of organic mulch; actions that encourage wildlife to visit the garden and even take up residence there. The garden, in order to function as a healthy, vital and balanced eco-system needs in fact to be a magnet for as many different organisms as possible. The consequence is that some unwanted visitors may turn up uninvited, along with the rest of the guests. Conversely, a garden that is hostile to wildlife, (as a result of the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers) may deter snakes from it, but will pose a threat to the health of the family from many other sources. The challenge therefore, is how to make the garden as environmentally friendly as possible (that means a garden that contains a vast number and variety of organisms) while removing the danger of venomous snakes from it.

Cats in the garden

The most effective way of ensuring that snakes do not raise their heads within the vicinity of your home and garden is to keep a domestic cat or two in the backyard. This may strike some as strange advice to offer, particularly as many people are actually looking for solutions to the problems that cats themselves cause. However, if the drawbacks of a cat are recognized, and the damage reduced to minimal proportions, then in principle, the threat from poisonous snakes can be neutralized with almost no detrimental affect on the garden.

There are two basic problems associated with cats. One is their propensity to dig up a section of a garden bed for toilet purposes. This can easily be overcome by training the cat to use a litter tray, exactly as one would with a house bound pet. In any case, at worst, the damage cats inflict on a garden cannot be remotely compared to the devastation that dogs are liable to inflict.

The second issue is one of quantity. A situation where tens of strays are attracted to the garden, is obviously undesirable, to say the least. It's vital therefore to neuter the cats, whether male or female, thereby removing the main source of attraction for neighboring cats to use your garden. It should not be forgotten that cats are also territorial by nature, and if provided with small amounts of food on a regular basis, usually claim the area as their own, and manage to keep out all but the most persistent invading stray. That one you might have to shoo away now and again!