“There’s a snake in my house!” is one of the most common calls we receive. We know full well it’s not something that can wait until the next business day. Snake trapping and removal is something you should leave to the professionals. At All Star Animal Trapping in Los Angeles County, we have the equipment and trained personnel for safe snake removal.
Our snake trappers will trap the snake and release it someplace else that will be safe for both the snake and the humans. We do not kill snakes, for they are part of the ecosystem and should be respected as such.
Furthermore, snakes are useful; many of them eat rodents and other pests and can be considered our allies against vermin like rats. Some snakes, like king snakes and racers, also kill and eat rattlesnakes.
All Star Animal Trapping has over 39 years of experience with trapping wild animals and rodents. We are also licensed with the Fish and Wildlife Department of California, and more.
We use humane methods for snake trapping and relocation. After that, we will repair any damage done to your property. We will also check your property for entry points and then offer preventive services to keep your home snake-free. We have backgrounds in construction as well as snake trapping, so we can spot any entry points and recommend the best way for sealing them off.
One very effective exclusion method is the snake fence which is made of either a solid material or a mesh no bigger than ¼ inch. A snake fence is at least three feet high, and the bottom is buried at least a few inches into the ground. This keeps the snake from being able to slither over the fence or under it. A snake fence is also safer for humans and pets than any chemical deterrents.
Snakes like places that provide cover where they can hunt or rest. They are thus attracted to properties with a lot of weeds and/or debris. They are also drawn to warmth in the cooler nights. We will help and advise you on ways to make your property less attractive to snakes.
There are 33 snake species that live in California; six species are venomous. These six are all species of rattlesnake. Despite their reputation for viciousness, snakes are generally not aggressive and don’t go out of their way to bite people.
They will only bite a human in self-defense, so the best way to avoid getting bitten is to give the snake space and not try to pick it up or kill it.
Snakes hibernate during the winter and come out of hibernation when the weather warms up in mid or late spring. Young snakes are typically born between August and October.
While most snakes lay eggs, vipers give birth to live young. “Rattlesnake season,” which describes the time when these snakes are most active, generally runs from April to October.
Do not try to catch or kill a snake yourself. Some snakes are venomous, and a bite from such a snake can cause serious injury or even death. Leave snake trapping to trained professionals. Most people get bitten on the hand because they try to grab the snake.
Keep all your children and your pets away from a snake. If they disturb it, it could bite one of them. Another important thing to note: snake skins on your property mean you probably have a snake infestation.
Snakes are definitely some of the scarier intruders that homeowners in the U.S. need to worry about. They can be found in crawl spaces, under decks or other places around your property. Although depending on the area that you live in, the chances of encountering a venomous snake may be quite low, a snake is still an enemy to fear and treat accordingly.
We’d like to point out that snake removal from inside the home or yard should be left to professional wildlife removal experts. They come prepared with protective gear, and more importantly, with experience in handling live snakes. They also have all the necessary equipment to smoothly remove the serpent, and fix your home so you don’t need to worry about a future infestation.
Not only that, but wildlife removal experts aren’t just about extermination anymore. Many services, in fact, offer live trapping options that will remove the animal and release it in an area where it can’t harm anyone.
So we strongly recommend hiring a professional snake removal service, rather than attempting to do it yourself. But in case you don’t…
If you decide to attempt removing the snake yourself, we first recommend doing a bit of reading and familiarizing yourself with the snakes most likely to inhabit your area. This can give you a fair idea of the danger level of your snake infestation.
However, that shouldn’t mean leaving your guard down. Even if you suspect the snakes in your attic aren’t venomous, you should still wear plenty of personal protective equipment (rubber boots, long, thick pants, rubber gloves, long sleeves, etc.). A more in depth study can be found with the National Park Service.
Remember that while the bite of a non-venomous snake won’t kill you outright, it can still be very painful, not to mention expose you to a variety of diseases.
Having traps in place may provide some minor peace of mind, but you must understand that they are not as effective as a live, on-the-spot removal. So you should call us immediately when you see a snake and do not rely on traps to solve the problem
Once the snake is safely removed from your property, the next thing is to focus on preventive measures. This usually entails sealing the snake’s entry point along fence lines by installing snake fencing.
After the snake fence has been installed, it is only then a good idea to install snake traps in case there are more lurking in hiding places on your property. Ideally you’ll also want to clean up and get rid of unnecessary clutter such as overgrowth, rock piles, loose firewood, trash and debris.
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