About Edmund Brown Expertise I can answer questions about all phases of keeping Giant snakes as pets. Concerns, Habitat, Feeding, Problems, Do`s & Dont`s, Temperment, Breeding, Hatchlings, Purchase, Selling, Exhibit, Handling, and a lot more.
Experience I am 62 years old and obtained my first python at age 17. I have been keeping large snakes all these years.
Organizations Manasota Herpetological Society [Located in Sarasota,Florida.USA ]
Publications How To Live With GIANTS
How To Create A Can't Lose GIANT Business
Education/Credentials Over 44 Years Hands on Learning
Question We have a snake problem. We live in the Ozark Mountains, our house is surrounded by woods on three sides.
We have been here three springs now and each year it gets worse! The snakes become more and the size increases!
Mostly we have ringnecks and king snakes, I know these are not harmful, but there are harmful ones in the area and I feel it is just a matter of time.
Yesterday a BIG kingsnake came up and ate a little birdie. (the birds had just left the nest for the first time, it was so sad, the mom just hovered over it chirping)
I know this is nature, but I don't want to invite them in. Last year there was a ringneck snake IN THE HOUSE!
We have been spraying to minimize bugs thinking that if we minimize bugs, then that will lower the frogs (which we have alot of also) and then lower the snake population. Has not helped.
Just wondering if there is any suggestions? I am not actually terrified of snakes but am finding myself getting nervous just going outside.
Thanks.
P.S. My husband and I agree that animals of any kind should not be killed if they are not doing anything wrong (striking, attacking etc) so we hoping for prevention not a way to kill them.
Answer I am glad to hear of your concern for animals and I do understand this can be a
real problem. Snakes will come out of the woods for food, water or a mate.
Remove any source of water that is there. Put up wild bird feeders at the edge
around your property to keep the birds away from the house and yard. Remove
any reason for rodents or other small animals to come near. Put sticky rodent trap
sheets down. When a snake crosses one, it will get stuck and you can then remove
it from the trap and release it a distance away. Fences are a waste of time.
A dog in the yard helps. Snakes will often sense they are present and will be
reluctant to chance an encounter. Snakes move around at night in the dark and
will avoid light areas. Try to install outdoor lighting if possible. Try to locate a local
Herpetological Society. They may know of some better ideas for your area.
Good Luck. Edmund Brown [ReptileEd] http://www.ReptileSpectacular.com
