{"id":281,"date":"2018-05-31T17:15:09","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T17:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.animalcapturewildlifecontrol.com\/blog\/?p=281"},"modified":"2023-12-08T10:17:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T10:17:38","slug":"how-to-avoid-snakes-in-your-yard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalcapturewildlifecontrol.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-snakes-in-your-yard\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Snakes in Your Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Can there be anything creepier than an encounter with a snake in your yard\u00a0\u2014 or worse, in your house?<\/p>\n

There are numerous unsettling stories involving rattlesnakes, such as that of\u00a0the old man whose index fingers were both bitten by a rattlesnake outside his home in San Diego, or the dog that required 20 stitches after a confrontation with a rattlesnake in Laguna Beach.<\/p>\n

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When Do Snakes Come Out?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The spring and fall temperatures are perfect for snakes to wander around the yard during the day. And during the winter, snakes come out in the morning and at night, but hide somewhere dark and cool during the heat of the day.<\/p>\n

In Southern California, snakes bites are reported between April and October, with the highest number of bites reported in May. The vegetable overgrowth following the winter rains attracts rodents such as rats and mice, which are food for snakes.<\/p>\n

In Los Angeles, snake sightings peak during the hot and dry summer months. The encounters fluctuate based on either a rise or a dip in the populations of rodents.<\/p>\n

How to Keep Snakes Away From Your Yard and Garden<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most snakes are nonpoisonous and, if given a chance, will do anything to avoid contact with humans. Here are tips to\u00a0avoid and get rid of snakes from your yard<\/a>:<\/p>\n