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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots  What a chain of events I'm having! I woke up this morning with a swollen lip  Figured I'd ice it and take some Benadryl. That didn't work and then my right eye swelled up. Ugh I spent all morning in a walk in clinic of all things.
I'll be planting my marigolds and using Snake Away shortly. I haven't seen the snake but not sure what else I can do now. I'm not fearful of the backyard anymore. |
Gosh I hope you're feeling better...
I don't think you'll see that snake again. Snakes prefer to avoid people and dogs, for the most part. Lost pet snakes may be another story, as they have learned not to fear humans.
Best thing to do, (and I want to specify about the trash can lid... the older metal types that have the handle in the middle...use it like a shield) when you first go into your yard, stomp your feet and be loud about it. The snakes will pick up the vibration and should leave.
If it's a sunny day, and you see one coiled around with their head on their body, relaxed... it probably fell asleep in the sun. You can't tell bc they cannot close their eyes. Even when approaching pet snakes, it's always best to wait till they move before getting too close, or putting a hand in the cage.
A snake that is ready to strike will have it's body coiled and it's head and neck and upper body will be in an 'S' shape, raised above the rest of it's body. This is where the shield will come in handy. If you freeze at this point (don't blink either), and you're downwind, the snake will lose interest and turn to leave. Once a snake decides to vacate and is moving away is the safest time to turn and leave, or if one is removing a snake, the safest time to try to pick it up.
Baby snakes are more apt to try to bite bc they are prey themselves when small. Venom from a baby snake is just as toxic as venom from an adult.
Any snake may attempt to bite when cornered. If you happen to corner a snake accidentally, slowly back away and allow it room to leave.
Poisonous snakes can be aggressive, non-poisonous usually are not. Poisonous snakes can bite without envenomating, but always call 911 and get to a hospital right away if you're not sure.
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