How to get rid of snakes on the site so that no one gets hurt
Miscellaneous / / July 18, 2022
You can scare away reptiles with the smell of kerosene, firecrackers and more.
In spring, summer and even autumn, you can encounter a snake in a garden or vegetable garden. It can be both a harmless snake and a poisonous viper.
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Common snake is easily recognizable by light, yellowish or orange markings on the head. Photo: Sebastian_Photography / Shutterstock
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Several species of vipers live in Russia, and all of them are dangerous to humans. Photo: All-stock-photos / Shutterstock
Among their favorite places are deposits of building materials and various garbage, compost heaps, holes in the roots of old trees and under stumps, dense thickets and tall grass.
The most dangerous thing in such a meeting is suddenness. You may simply not notice the snake, and it will perceive you as a threat and go on the defensive. Although in most cases, reptiles prefer to simply crawl to a safer place. They can show particular aggression in the spring after hibernation and in July-August, when lay eggs.
You don't have to kill snakes. Although not very attractive to many, they are an integral part of our ecosystem, are included in the food chain and participate in the regulation of the number of rodents. In addition, some species of vipers and other snakes madeOrder of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia dated March 24, 2020 N 162 "On approval of the List of objects of the animal world listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation" in the Red Book and are endangered.
How to behave when meeting a snake
It is not always possible to avoid an unexpected meeting, so it is better to remember about security measures. When you see a snake, just let it go and don't get close. Try to remain calm, do not wave your arms or make sudden movements. If the snake has assumed a threatening posture, curled up into a ball, hisses and makes throws or lunges, try to slowly step back without turning your back.
Although experienced summer residents have their own method - send the snake into a bag with a shovel or a net, and then take it away to forest. Doing this is permissible only if you are absolutely sure that you are dealing with a harmless snake. It can be recognized by the yellow markings on its head that other snakes do not have.
In order not to act independently, you can call a special catching service. Each region has its own, and the number can be checked on the Web. If the snake crawled into the house, it is better to immediately call the single number of the Rescue Service - 112.
How to get rid of snakes in the yard
The whole set of measures can be reduced to a simple rule: do everything so that the reptiles are uncomfortable in your garden or garden and they have no reason to visit there.
Tidy up the area
To start get rid of rodents in the house and on the site. If the snakes have nothing to eat with you, they may prefer other places. In addition, mice and rats are not the best neighbors for people. They can damage your supplies and even wires, and also bring various diseases.
Dismantle all the blockages that are on the site. Sell ββslate, roofing material and other unnecessary building materials or take them to a landfill. Close and close all the manholes under the porch of the house, into the basement and sheds so that snakes cannot enter there. Mow or trim the grass regularly, and thin out overgrown bushes. Uproot stumps and old trees.
So the site will look neat, and the reptiles will not find a secluded place for themselves.
Provide perimeter protection
Is the neighbor's plot abandoned or are there forests, swamps and ravines near you? It is from there that the snakes should be expected. The first barrier in their path will be a suitable fence. You can make a fence from a fine mesh. Stretch it so that all the supports are within the site, and not outside it, and deepen into the ground by 20-30 cm. You can also reinforce an already installed fence by stretching the mesh directly over it.
Remember to make sure snakes cannot slip into the area through a gate or gate.
Use a snake repeller
Small special devices that are inserted into the ground will drive reptiles away from your territory. According to the principle of operation, they are ultrasonic, vibration and noise. All of them affect these animals and make their stay on the site uncomfortable.
The devices are powered by batteries, accumulators or solar panels. The coverage area may also differ, it is better to clarify this in the instructions or on the packaging.
Take on scents
Not all smells are pleasant to snakes. And this can be used. The easiest way is to moisten small rags with plenty of kerosene or gasoline and dig in or just scatter them on the site.
You can also lay it out along the fence and near places that snakes love, and lightly sprinkle moth balls with earth, which help in the fight against moths. But don't forget to be careful. Make sure that the substance does not get into the hands of children and does not touch it. Pets, and also do not experiment next to the beds.
A more gentle option is snake repellent balls with a special composition of essential oils. They can be scattered on the site one piece per meter, and along the fence to make an additional barrier in increments of 50 cm.
Also, to scare away, you can pour dry mustard along the entire fence or plant garlic.
Don't let the snakes enjoy the silence
Snakes do not hear sounds, but they perfectly feel air vibrations and soil vibrations from them. You can take advantage of this. If snakes have already crawled onto the site, try to scare them away with firecrackers, and even the cheapest ones. The method is valid, but not long-term, so you have to repeat it.
For constant action, pegs with a rustling film attached close to the ground, noisy turntables on sticks, or bells hung on trees are used. Only the efficiency of such methods is many times lower.
Some summer residents also advise turning on the music louder, and the snakes do not like any compositions. This method is probably good and effective, but your neighbors may not appreciate it.
Contact the experts
If you prefer not to risk, order the processing of the site from professionals. They will pick up the means that will get rid of snakes and advise you on preventive measures. The cost of the service will depend on your address and, of course, the size of the site.
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