{"id":685,"date":"2021-01-07T20:08:21","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T20:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.animalcapturewildlifecontrol.com\/blog\/?p=685"},"modified":"2022-07-13T09:37:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T09:37:09","slug":"what-is-the-meaning-of-a-snake-in-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalcapturewildlifecontrol.com\/blog\/what-is-the-meaning-of-a-snake-in-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Meaning of a Snake in Your House?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Depending on where you live, human\/snake encounters can be quite common. However, meeting one in your house is not at all pleasant\u2014making snake removal<\/a> an emergency. What does it mean when a snake gets inside your house?<\/p>\n

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Why Do Snakes Enter Homes? 4 Common Reasons<\/h2>\n

So, why do snakes<\/a> find themselves in your home? Here are four common reasons:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 Accidental<\/h3>\n

Most times, snakes don\u2019t purposely enter homes. It\u2019s usually by accident that they wander in. At times, it\u2019s simply because they got lost while, at other times, they enter as they pursue their prey.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0 Flooding<\/h3>\n

In places prone to flooding, high water levels can carry snakes into houses, leaving them trapped there.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0 Purposely<\/h3>\n

At times a snake can enter your home purposely. This is usually when the weather makes their nest unbearable or when their habitat has been overtaken by developments.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 Searching for Prey<\/h3>\n

One of the most common reasons snakes enter houses is that they\u2019ll be following their prey. If you have mice, rats, or other small rodents around or in your house, snakes will become a regular occurrence in your home.<\/p>\n

Ways to Handle a Snake Encounter<\/h2>\n

Want to know how to remove a snake from your home? Here are two main ways you can do so:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 Snake Trap<\/h3>\n

An easy way to get rid of a snake in your house is to trap it. There are three main types of traps you can deploy to catch a snake:<\/p>\n

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  • Glue trap<\/strong>. This can be made simply by putting an adhesive on a piece of cardboard to trap the snake in place. A bit of vegetable oil will help in releasing the snake. Glue traps, however, are considered inhumane.<\/li>\n
  • Minnow trap<\/strong>. Used mainly for fish, this is another brilliant trap you can use to get rid of snakes from your home.<\/li>\n
  • Maze trap<\/strong>. You can easily make a maze using heavy cardboard. Make sure it\u2019s narrow enough to let the snake in but not out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Hire a Professional<\/h3>\n

    Snake handling is a dangerous affair. That\u2019s why the best way to get rid of snakes from your home is to get a professional to do it.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re being troubled by snakes, give us a call at (310) 551-0901 for our snake removal services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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