Snakes are Ready to Come Out of Hibernation!

As the weather warms up it is much nicer to be outside. But not just for us...for the snakes, too. Snakes are getting ready, or may have started, to come out of hibernation. Are you ready? Have you done what it takes to keep them out of your yard?

Some of the preventative tips to keep snakes out are the same as keeping skunks out. These include:

• Keep the grass mowed and control your weeds. Make the snakes uncomfortable! Don't let them move about undetected.
• Get rid of all of your wood piles and rock piles.  Why supply hiding places?  Also, the snakes will look for nooks and places to hide in the shade.  (Yes, they like to sun themselves, too).  
• If you are really having a problem, remove bird feeders and anything like them that may attract small animals and rodents.  Snakes eat these. 
• If money is no object, there are snake fences. 

You can also use products that will repel snakes and keep them out of the area of your yard.  Snake Away is a product you can use.  I am sure there are others.  There are also humane snake traps, though I am not sure these are for me.  They may be for you!

Dr. T's DT364 Snake-A-Way Snake Repelling Granules 4 Pound