There are 45 native species of snakes in North Florida. Cottonmouths, eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, pygmy rattlesnakes, coral snakes, and copperheads are the only venomous snakes in Tallassee
Snakes in Homes
If you find that you have snakes in or around your home, please contact Critter Control® in Tallahassee. We have professional snake trappers on our staff that can locate and remove snakes from your home.
Snakes can cause a lot of trouble for any human-populated area. Typically, individuals hesitate or are anxious to deal with them out of fear of being bitten by a venomous snake. These reptiles inhabit almost every kind of climate, and they can be a danger to any residential areas depending on whether or not they’re venomous.
Most snakes will flee from danger, including humans, but some may react violently if they feel cornered. Snakes can hide in tall grass, firewood stacks, under porches and stairwells, or in cracked foundations. They may enter a home or other building if their usual food sources are scarce, and some snakes pose a serious danger to small pets and children.
Snake Control in Tallahassee
They aren’t usually capable of property damage, but their limbless bodies can easily slither through narrow openings in search of warmth and prey. Sealing any possible entryways will reduce the chances of a snake making its way into a home, and maintaining grass and landscapes near buildings will make them easier to identify, depriving them of potential hunting grounds and ambush spots.
Dangers of Snakes in Tallahassee
Some snakes, such as water moccasins and rattlesnakes, are venomous and can be fatal to the humans or pets they bite. Some larger snakes are constrictors, and though very unlikely, can potentially smother and kill small domesticated pets. Snakes are natural ambush hunters, so if a snake is in your house hunting, that means prey is living there. Snakes hunt rats and mice.
Professional Snake Control in Tallahassee
Critter Control in Tallahassee understands the importance of utilizing proper techniques when trapping and removing any kind of snake, so it’s always better to seek professional service rather than attempt snake removal yourself. With over 40 years of experience in animal control and removal, we can address any snake problems you may encounter. Call us or Contact Us to discuss any slithering concerns you may have. We can address the problem with effective and humane methods.
