{"id":546,"date":"2020-03-31T16:15:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T16:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.animalcapturewildlifecontrol.com\/blog\/?p=546"},"modified":"2024-07-05T08:07:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T08:07:47","slug":"how-do-i-snake-proof-my-yard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalcapturewildlifecontrol.com\/blog\/how-do-i-snake-proof-my-yard\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Snake-Proof My Yard?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Believe it or not, there are tons of different snakes in Los Angeles, including harmless snakes such as garter snakes and rat snakes. However, the area is also home to venomous species such as rattlers, copperheads, and even pit vipers.<\/p>\n

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Are you worried about snakes living in your yard? Do you want to know what options you have in order to effectively snake-proof your yard before seeking professional snake removal<\/a> services? If so, keep reading to learn how you can keep snakes at bay.<\/p>\n

Remove Hiding Places<\/strong><\/p>\n

Snakes love to hide in tall grass, so one of the best defenses you have against these slithering creatures is to keep your grass cut to a reasonable length. Snakes don\u2019t often travel across short grass because it makes them vulnerable to predators.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to remove other places where snakes often hide. Bushes and shrubs are the ideal spots for snakes to hide, so keep those around your home trimmed, especially at the bottom. Ground plants are also the perfect place for snakes to hide.<\/p>\n

Other hiding places to remove from your yard include:<\/p>\n