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Snakes take over our outdoor Bird Watching areas| Member | Message |
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Posted: May/22/2009 5:37 AM PST
Hello! My husband and I have several benches, arbors, roofed seats, etc. for birdwatching on our 12 acre, mostly wooded property. It seems whenever we go to relax on one of these places to enjoy our (very slow! LOL) progress in the gardens or to watch birds/wildlife, we receive reptilian visitors. Neither of us is frightened of snakes in general, in fact we go to great lengths to give all wildlife a safe, chemical-free, serene habitat. We both appreciate the beauty of snakes and their place in our habitat. Here's the problem: The most common snakes we have are Blue and Black Racers which bite viciously and repeatedly without provocation, as well as lauch themselves from tree branches onto prey or us; and Timber Rattlers-poisonous. There's many others: King, Corn, Milk, Garter, Smooth Green,Fox etc. but they're fairly shy of humans. Does anyone have any ideas on creating a less snake visited structure or place where WE can enjoy the serene habitat? Are there any textures, scents, etc. that snakes find distasteful but are harmless to them?Thanks in advance for any ideas and suggestions! |
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Posted: May/22/2009 6:07 AM PST
I sure hope someone can help you with this one. I do not like snakes. 
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Posted: May/22/2009 6:19 AM PST
My first reaction??? A Gun. |
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Posted: May/25/2009 3:59 AM PST
I have heard that moth balls help. One year out termite guy sprayed around our chicken pens with "snake repellent." I have no idea what it was. Perhaps a good google is in order. |
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Posted: Jun/28/2009 5:18 PM PST
Here's something I found that may help...good luck. "Mothballs and many other so-called snake repellants don't work. Snakes can be discouraged from staying in an area by cutting off their food supply and cover. Mow closely around homes and outbuildings, and store firewood and lumber away from residences. Reduce mulch layers around shrubs to about 2 to 3 inches in depth to discourage small animals. Snakes also are often found in or near mulch piles and compost piles." |
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Posted: Jun/29/2009 6:28 AM PST
carolyn your a hoot chick! Its obvious I dont have an answer because I have a great fear of snakes and in all honesty I would shoot them as carolyn has suggested..lol |
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