Snakes can be very scary, but, in general, they are harmless. Of the 25 or so species of snakes in Colorado, only a few are venomous. Here are some tips for living with snakes.
Although most snakes are harmless, venomous snake bites can be deadly, so it’s important to be able to identify the poisonous varieties found in Colorado. Look for these characteristics:
Tail rattles
Wide triangular heads
Pits between nostrils and eyes
Vertical pupils in eyes that may shrink to slits in daylight
If you don’t know whether a snake is venomous or not, don’t disturb it to try to get a better look. In general, snakes will warn before biting, but if they feel threatened, they can strike.
If you can, just not interfering with snakes is the best approach. Snakes can be beneficial, eating insect and rodent pests like mice and gophers. So if you can let snakes go about their business without troubling them at all, you’ll benefit in the long run.
If you don’t want snakes to live around your home, it’s important to change the environment to make your yard inhospitable to them. This means:
Eliminate cool damp places where snakes shelter from the sun, like tall grass, wood piles, and raised outbuildings
Eliminate openings to homes and outbuildings
Control insect and rodent populations
In areas with rattlesnakes, you should build a snake-proof barrier fence around areas where children and pets play
Most snakes will take the hint and move on.
If you have a snake you want to get rid of now, don’t try to attack or kill it yourself. We can provide professional snake removal. We do it safely and humanely for relocation.
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