Snake Identification & Prevention

What are snakes?

Snakes are wildlife that gives homeowners big "icks" when they find their way onto their properties. These legless reptiles are valuable predators helping control rodent populations and other critters. With more than 3,000 species of snakes living worldwide, these pests can call almost any habitat home, including deserts, woodlands, marshes, swamps, fields, and the urban and suburban areas we call home. 

Georgia provides a warm, hot climate that allows these pests to thrive and be active throughout most of the year. Snakes and other reptiles are cold-blooded. This means they cannot control their body temperature causing their body temperature to vary with the outside temperature. During periods of colder temperatures, snakes cannot digest food and are inactive. When temperatures are warm, they are active, hunting, breeding, and feeding. 

For wildlife control in Cumming to eliminate unwanted snakes and prevent them from returning, partner with us at BigHeart Wildlife Removal.

Are snakes dangerous?

Most snakes, while unwelcome near people, aren't necessarily dangerous. They want nothing to do with people and are taking advantage of food sources on our properties. However, avoiding contact with snakes is always best, as the bites they deliver as a means of defense are painful. 

Unfortunately, Georgia is home to several species of dangerous snakes; these snakes have venom potent enough to harm people if a bite were to occur. If you are ever uncertain of the type of snake that has bitten you, never hesitate to seek immediate medical attention. For the accurate identification of the snakes you spot on your property, always contact a professional for snake control and identification services.

Why do I have a snake problem?

Typically, properties with large numbers of prey are most attractive to snakes. If your yard has bird feeders, trash cans, gardens, and fruit trees, it will attract the attention of rodents, and those rodents, in turn, attract prey animals like snakes. 

Tall grass, dense vegetation, and yard clutter provide snakes with places to hide and nest. In addition, things like leaky air-conditioners, hoses, and areas of standing water provide them with valuable water sources. 

If you are currently dealing with a snake problem, search no longer for "snake control near me." Instead, contact BigHeart Wildlife Removal.