Whether you need to get rid of a garden pest or want to take a closer look at these fascinating creatures, it’s possible to catch a snake, even if you’re not a professional. While they can be dangerous, you can keep your risk to a minimum by taking some basic precautions when catching them.
What to do if a snake entered your home?
Here are the eight ways to deal with a snake that entered your home:
1. Catch the Snake using a Web
You can catch it with the help of a long, thin object, such as a badminton or tennis racket or a broom handle, and a mosquito net. Once you see the snake, you will have to approach the place quickly. Place the net in front of her head and use the object of your choice to persuade her to enter.
This object should be long enough to be able to keep your body at a safe distance while you try to catch it with the net. Once he gets in, raise the net immediately so he can’t escape.
- Make sure the net is big enough to hold the snake you want to catch.
- Placing the net in front of the snake’s head is an effective method, as the snake will think it is a safe place and will enter it willingly.
- Approach the snake carefully and quietly. If you run towards her while making a noise, you will make her run away quickly or worse, she will bite you.
2. Catch the snake using a dumpster and a broom
This is a good way to catch a snake without having to handle it directly. Take a large garbage container and put it on its side. With the help of the broom, persuade the snake to go into the container. Then you can take it to the place where you want to release the snake.
3. Hold the snake
To do this, place a forked stick directly behind his head and apply pressure. The amount of pressure needed will depend on the size of the snake, but it should be enough to hold its head still without hurting it. There are special hooks for catching snakes that perform this function more effectively than a common rod.
4. Use items you have around the house to catch the snake
If a snake gets into your house and you want to get rid of it as soon as possible, you may need to act quickly and use whatever supplies you have on hand. Grab an old t-shirt, a sturdy box, and a pillowcase. Throw the shirt over the snake’s head and upper body. Usually, it will feel scary and will curl up under the fabric.
Immediately place the pillowcase over the shirt. Firmly, he slides the edge across the floor, picking up the shirt along with the snake. If you’re not nervous and you know the snake isn’t poisonous, you can also use a large enough underwear bag
5. Use a sticky trap
These types of traps are inexpensive and can be found at most hardware and tool stores. In general, it is a box with glue on the bottom. It has a kind of bait that attracts the snake and once it is inside, it will be stuck and will not be able to escape. You can use a frozen mouse (available at some pet stores) or eggs.
- Make sure to check the trap often. The snake will be alive and motionless, and after a few days, it could be at risk of starvation.
- Choose a trap of a size consistent with the size of the snake you want to catch. If the trap is too small, the animal may escape and take the trap with it, which could result in its death.
- Use a vegetable or olive oil to remove the trap from the snake. Take the snake along with the trap to a place where you plan to release it and pour the oil over it. This will get rid of the glue, allowing the snake to escape
6. Create your own snake trap
Use a plastic bottle, which can be two liters, something to use as bait, and scissors to make a simple trap. Clean the bottle until there is no odor left that could scare away the snake. Cut a hole in the bottle that is small but large enough for the snake to fit through. Once it feeds on the bait, it will be too big to get out through the same hole it came in through.
7. Use a minnow trap
Wire traps used to catch minnows are a good option. Place a few eggs inside to attract the snake. It will be able to enter but will not be able to get out after eating the eggs.
Conclusion: What to do in such cases?
- Remember that snakes are wild animals and can react unpredictably when threatened. Keep in mind that your presence is a threat, so always proceed with extreme caution when catching snakes.
- A snake’s head is incredibly flexible. Avoid grabbing it by the head, as some ( especially certain poisonous types) can bite you even if you hold them this way.
- Try to avoid holding a snake solely by its tail. While most of them can’t bend over to bite your hand, they can easily bite your legs or even your groin. Use a long stick or another long object to hold down about the first 1 foot (30 cm) of its body. If you don’t have a choice and must hold her only by her tail, do so firmly but very carefully and keep her as far away from your body as possible.
- Your local laws may prohibit you from keeping a wild snake as a pet. Also, it is possible that this animal is afraid of the place you provide as a home and stop eating. Also keep in mind that if you keep a snake in captivity for more than 30 days, it will have a hard time surviving in the wild if you decide you don’t want it anymore. So make sure you accept the responsibility that comes with the care and maintenance of a cold-blooded reptile.
- Wrong advice can be lethal. If you doubt their veracity, better not take them into account.