Snake removal is one of the most common pest control requests in Georgia, as the state is home a variety of species of both venomous and non-venomous snakes. Many people also have strong fears of snakes, which can make a sighting on your property particularly worrisome. To decrease your concerns, learn more about these creatures below.

Common Questions About Snakes

What should you do if you encounter a snake?

Snakes are generally frightened of people and will avoid you as you near. However, if you surprise one while it's sleeping or sunning itself, don't move it out of your way, attack it, or attempt to approach it, as most snake bites occur after these types of behaviors. Instead, walk around it and continue on your way. Snakes don't want trouble any more than you do.

Are snake bites dangerous?

Some snakes are venomous, which means their bites contain toxins that can cause injury and death. Depending on the type of toxin, the venom may attack the nervous, muscular, or circulatory system, or cause tissue death at the bite site. However, remember that while about 7,000 venomous snake bites occur in the U.S. each year, only about six are fatal. Even still, be sure to seek medical attention after a bite, no matter what type of snake it was.

What is the most dangerous snake in Georgia?

The most dangerous snake you're likely to see is the eastern diamondback rattlesnake. It's irritable, has no natural predators, and more readily attacks than most snake species do. Other deadly Georgian snakes include the cottonmouth or water moccasin, the coral snake, and the copperhead.

How can you keep snakes out of your yard?

To avoid the need for professional snake removal, make your yard less attractive to these creatures. Give them few places to hide or nest by removing clutter, piles of wood, and other debris. They also dislike the smell of ammonia, so you can deter them by dousing a rag in the material, placing it in an unsealed plastic bag, and setting it near where you've seen a snake. Additionally, human scents are a deterrent, so sprinkle hair from a hairbrush around the perimeter of your property.

 

For fast, reliable snake removal, contact Urban Wildlife Control in Roswell, GA. They’ve served Northeast Cobb County since 2003, also specializing in bat, squirrel, rat, and other rodent removal. Visit their website to read what clients say about them, or to learn more about snakes that are common in Georgia, or call (678) 493-7194 to arrange for snake removal.