Wildlife

Snakes: identification & snake removal

Snakes follow rodents and cover. We remove the snake, identify whether the species is venomous, and correct the harborage and rodent conditions that attracted it.

Garter snake in a garden bed beside a home foundation

How to identify snakes

What it looks like
Legless reptiles; venomous pit vipers in the U.S. typically have triangular heads and elliptical pupils.
Where you'll find it
Woodpiles, tall grass, crawl spaces, garages, rock walls and under sheds.
Commonly confused with
Harmless rat snakes and king snakes are often mistaken for copperheads or rattlesnakes.

Signs of snakes in your home

  • Shed skins
  • Snake sightings near the foundation
  • Rodent activity nearby

Snakes questions homeowners ask

How do I know if a snake is venomous?

Do not approach. Photograph from a distance — U.S. venomous species are mainly copperheads, cottonmouths, rattlesnakes and coral snakes.

Snake removal by city

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