Facts & Information
What are Snakes?
Snakes come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They can range from just a few feet in length to several meters. Snakes are scaly, cold-blooded reptiles that prefer warmer climates. Snakes are only active during the warm summer months in Wisconsin. Snakes use their forked tongues to smell by tasting chemicals in the air. The biggest concern with snakes is if they are venomous or not. Out of the 21 species of snakes in Wisconsin, only two are venomous – the timber rattlesnake and eastern massasauga rattlesnake. Both snakes live in the southwestern part of the state.
Why Do I Have Them?
Snakes will often enter homes and yards, searching for food and shelter. They are a very beneficial animal to have around your yard. They provide free and natural rodent control. The most common snake in Wisconsin is the common garter snake. They are small, harmless snakes, but they will bite you if picked up. If you come across a snake in your yard, we recommend leaving it alone. However, snakes can become a problem if they’ve slithered into people’s homes or for those who have a fear of snakes.
Treatment & Control
How Do I Get Rid of Snakes?
Snake Removal & Trapping
Advanced Wildlife and Pest Control specializes in snake removal. Our wildlife specialist will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify problem areas. We will safely catch and relocate snakes 30 miles away from your residence.
Exclusion
Preventative exclusion services are an essential step in effective animal control. Our technicians can seal up all entry points to prevent snakes or other wild animals from entering your home.
Snake Removal & Trapping
Advanced Wildlife and Pest Control specializes in snake removal. Our wildlife specialist will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify problem areas. We will safely catch and relocate snakes 30 miles away from your residence.
Exclusion
Preventative exclusion services are an essential step in effective animal control. Our technicians can seal up all entry points to prevent snakes or other wild animals from entering your home.
Breeding Season
The breeding season for most snakes here in Wisconsin is in spring. A garter snake can have up to 80 offspring that hatch from their eggs in late summer. You can find large groups of garter snakes looking for a mate to breed with during the breeding season.
Where Do Snakes Live?
Snakes are found throughout Wisconsin. They live in forests, fields, meadows, ponds, under rocks, etc.
What Do Snakes Eat?
Snakes are carnivores. They primarily prey on rodents, frogs, fish, and baby birds.