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elegntorchid · 03-22-2006, 09:44 PM

we have a bird sanctuary behind our street and it has water sources. after we moved here the lady next door came over and said she noticed that i had a small dog and wanted to warn me. apparently she had two small dogs killed by snakes coming out of there. so all last year we only took her out on the leash (we only ever found 4 snakes in the yard and they were small). now that the fence is fixed we give her (and the newbie) more freedom to wonder around in the back yard. well it is getting warm so they will be coming out again. i have found something at lowes called snake away. you put it around the area you do not want them to come into. has anyone ever used this stuff to know if it works or even safe to use with small dogs in the yard. i would only put it on the outside of the fence so no chance to eat it, but kinda wondering if that is close enough for them to inhale it, being so close to the ground.

chechinmipo · 03-22-2006, 10:00 PM

Well for the snake guard I am not familiar with, but I would not take chances if you think they might come across a snake. Remember these little oneare terriers and they will investigate and attack any moving creature. This is just their nature and next thing you know you're little one is pawing and barking trying to attack the snake, it ends up bitten and dead. Use you're best judgement and do what you feel is best and in the best interest of you're babies. I am sure you love them alot.

elegntorchid · 03-22-2006, 10:22 PM

we never take chances with them and do all we can to not have places that snakes would like to curl up, keep the grass low, all those kinds of things. just wondering about the snake away and if it really does work. we have children also and i hate snakes so if something would keep them at bay (don't care how small they are)i am all for it. but i don't want to risk the health of my animals. they mostly come in the front yard were the tree frogs seem to stay, but i take no chances that they will not wonder to the back.

Tiggerwit · 03-22-2006, 10:26 PM

I looked up snake away and found this:

Snake-A-Way is the worlds only EPA approved, university tested, patented snake repellent. It has been proven effective against both poisonous and non-poisonous snakes. When used and applied as directed it is safe to humans, animals and plant life. It has been universally approved and endorsed by naturalists, conservationists and ecologists.

But I would call them and ask for sure...

For more information about Snake-A-Way, or other products from Dr. T's,
call Dr. T's Nature Products, at 800/299-NATURE (6288).
Or...
Professional Pest Control Products
1-800-434-4555

red98vett · 03-23-2006, 05:00 AM

If she had 2 dogs killed (how AWFUL) then I would def check into anything you can do to snakeproof your yard....wow - that would make me NUTS with worry...GOOD LUCK !!

Oscar's Mom · 03-23-2006, 05:10 AM

Oh my! Snakes, how awful! I just hate those creatures! I would definitely be checking into whatever kept them at bay! Your Yorkie won't stand for a snake in their yard...they will do whatever it takes to get rid of it and the outcome might not be so well for your baby! We live out in the country but with two outside cats, we don't hardly ever see any snakes...thank goodness! Good luck and be careful!

Tashasmom · 03-23-2006, 07:44 AM

My 15 year old daughter LOVES snakes..so i'll send her to your house for snake duty lol..
I live in the country and there were snakes galore when we moved here but I have to say shortly after we moved here we haven't seen any around the house..but I have a big dog outside. I wonder if all the activity keeps them away..

deb4air · 03-23-2006, 08:09 AM

Well i got me a snake catcher Miss Mini here I'll arm wrestle ya for her ..hahaha ..1st pic looks kinda fearless doesnt it?

prncssleah · 03-23-2006, 08:16 AM

Ewww...we saw a snake in our pond this week. It's the first one we've seen since we've lived here. It was kind of cool to watch it swim, but it made me a little nervous about the pups. Tank has been getting more and more adventurous about the water and whiel I want him to learn how to swim I don't want him to do it in snake infested water!

Tashasmom · 03-23-2006, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deb4air

Well i got me a snake catcher Miss Mini here I'll arm wrestle ya for her ..hahaha ..1st pic looks kinda fearless doesnt it?

She looks pretty ferocious to me lol..then we see the second pic heheh

elegntorchid · 03-23-2006, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deb4air

Well i got me a snake catcher Miss Mini here I'll arm wrestle ya for her ..hahaha ..1st pic looks kinda fearless doesnt it?

Put your arm up, that is too cute.

elegntorchid · 03-23-2006, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tashasmom

My 15 year old daughter LOVES snakes..so i'll send her to your house for snake duty lol..
I live in the country and there were snakes galore when we moved here but I have to say shortly after we moved here we haven't seen any around the house..but I have a big dog outside. I wonder if all the activity keeps them away..

So, does she charge by the hour or by the catch??

I am not sure about the activity, like I said we keep the grass low so we can see in the day time, but at night you can't see across the yard that well. There is even an empty lot next to us, so we take turns the the neighbors keeping that cut (they have dogs also and are the ones who had two killed) If I could get rid of all these tree frogs that might keep them from coming around also, but those darn things keep coming back. I dislike them almost as much as snakes.......

Tashasmom · 03-23-2006, 12:56 PM

Were the dogs that were killed kept outside? I may be wrong but I wouldn't think the snakes would bother them during the day with all the activity. I defenitely wouldn't let them out at night. I also don't think snakes are a problem with the grass being low.
I will see what else I can find out for you...

Tashasmom · 03-23-2006, 01:01 PM

http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/sb.html
Heres what I found out. I don't think your backyard is unsafe..but i'm not an expert on snakes either..hope this helps some

03-22-2006, 09:44 PM	#1
elegntorchid YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: florida Posts: 348	snakes we have a bird sanctuary behind our street and it has water sources. after we moved here the lady next door came over and said she noticed that i had a small dog and wanted to warn me. apparently she had two small dogs killed by snakes coming out of there. so all last year we only took her out on the leash (we only ever found 4 snakes in the yard and they were small). now that the fence is fixed we give her (and the newbie) more freedom to wonder around in the back yard. well it is getting warm so they will be coming out again. i have found something at lowes called snake away. you put it around the area you do not want them to come into. has anyone ever used this stuff to know if it works or even safe to use with small dogs in the yard. i would only put it on the outside of the fence so no chance to eat it, but kinda wondering if that is close enough for them to inhale it, being so close to the ground.

03-22-2006, 10:26 PM	#4
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	I looked up snake away and found this: Snake-A-Way is the worlds only EPA approved, university tested, patented snake repellent. It has been proven effective against both poisonous and non-poisonous snakes. When used and applied as directed it is safe to humans, animals and plant life. It has been universally approved and endorsed by naturalists, conservationists and ecologists. But I would call them and ask for sure... For more information about Snake-A-Way, or other products from Dr. T's, call Dr. T's Nature Products, at 800/299-NATURE (6288). Or... Professional Pest Control Products 1-800-434-4555 __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy

03-23-2006, 05:00 AM	#5
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	If she had 2 dogs killed (how AWFUL) then I would def check into anything you can do to snakeproof your yard....wow - that would make me NUTS with worry...GOOD LUCK !! __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

03-23-2006, 05:10 AM	#6
Oscar's Mom My Little Biker Dude Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,065	Oh my! Snakes, how awful! I just hate those creatures! I would definitely be checking into whatever kept them at bay! Your Yorkie won't stand for a snake in their yard...they will do whatever it takes to get rid of it and the outcome might not be so well for your baby! We live out in the country but with two outside cats, we don't hardly ever see any snakes...thank goodness! Good luck and be careful! __________________ ****************** Debbie G. - Oscar's Mom ****** PRAYERS FOR ALL THOSE KICKING CANCER'S BUTT!!! **************** RIP SHARON 8-10-63 to 9-21-08

03-23-2006, 07:44 AM	#7
Tashasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 950	My 15 year old daughter LOVES snakes..so i'll send her to your house for snake duty lol.. I live in the country and there were snakes galore when we moved here but I have to say shortly after we moved here we haven't seen any around the house..but I have a big dog outside. I wonder if all the activity keeps them away.. __________________ LOVE MEANS MORE THAN JUST HUGS & KISSES!!

03-22-2006, 10:00 PM	#2
chechinmipo No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 2,260	Well for the snake guard I am not familiar with, but I would not take chances if you think they might come across a snake. Remember these little oneare terriers and they will investigate and attack any moving creature. This is just their nature and next thing you know you're little one is pawing and barking trying to attack the snake, it ends up bitten and dead. Use you're best judgement and do what you feel is best and in the best interest of you're babies. I am sure you love them alot.

03-22-2006, 10:22 PM	#3
elegntorchid YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: florida Posts: 348	we never take chances with them and do all we can to not have places that snakes would like to curl up, keep the grass low, all those kinds of things. just wondering about the snake away and if it really does work. we have children also and i hate snakes so if something would keep them at bay (don't care how small they are)i am all for it. but i don't want to risk the health of my animals. they mostly come in the front yard were the tree frogs seem to stay, but i take no chances that they will not wonder to the back.

03-23-2006, 08:09 AM	#8
deb4air Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: new york Posts: 3,168	Well i got me a snake catcher Miss Mini here I'll arm wrestle ya for her ..hahaha ..1st pic looks kinda fearless doesnt it? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Deb and Miss Mini

03-23-2006, 08:16 AM	#9
prncssleah YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hartsville, SC Posts: 263	Ewww...we saw a snake in our pond this week. It's the first one we've seen since we've lived here. It was kind of cool to watch it swim, but it made me a little nervous about the pups. Tank has been getting more and more adventurous about the water and whiel I want him to learn how to swim I don't want him to do it in snake infested water! __________________ Leah, mom to Tank the Yorkie & Buckeye the Boston www.dlparr.com

03-23-2006, 12:56 PM	#13
Tashasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 950	Were the dogs that were killed kept outside? I may be wrong but I wouldn't think the snakes would bother them during the day with all the activity. I defenitely wouldn't let them out at night. I also don't think snakes are a problem with the grass being low. I will see what else I can find out for you... __________________ LOVE MEANS MORE THAN JUST HUGS & KISSES!!

03-23-2006, 01:01 PM	#14
Tashasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 950	http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/sb.html Heres what I found out. I don't think your backyard is unsafe..but i'm not an expert on snakes either..hope this helps some __________________ LOVE MEANS MORE THAN JUST HUGS & KISSES!!