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If a snake ever surprises you inside of your home, you may panic and feel a bit frightened. However, when you know how to handle the problem calmly and sensibly, the intruder will wind up back where it belongs, in nature, in no time. To ensure your safety, American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services shares the do’s and don’ts of animal removal

Do:

Keep Your Distance

Although your first instinct may be to grab a shovel and attack, you’re much better off leaving the snake alone. If you attempt to move or kill the reptile in your home, your plan may backfire and result in personal injury. Keep a healthy distance until your local animal removal service arrives.

Try to Identify It

animal removalLearning how to identify threatening versus harmless snakes will set your mind at ease. Contrary to popular belief, you cannot tell for certain whether a snake is poisonous simply by its colors. As a general rule, small snakes with thin bodies are usually non-venomous, while longer snakes with plump bodies and large heads may pose a threat.

Don’t:

Try to Kill It

Most snakes are non-threatening, and they do a service for the environment by acting as a natural form of rodent control. Further, if you try and fail to kill the reptile in your home, it will likely react defensively. Even if it is not venomous, your attempts to attack it may end with a trip to the emergency room.

Wait to Call Animal Control

As soon as you notice a reptile in your house, call an animal removal company immediately. Your local wildlife control professionals are trained and experienced in removing snakes from homes without causing property damage. The experts will also ensure the creature remains unharmed during the process and is safely returned to the wild. 

If you notice a snake in your home, turn to the skilled and seasoned team at American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services. Since 1971, they’ve been ethically and efficiently relieving residents of unwanted guests. Give this animal removal company a call at (860) 355-1231 anytime you have a pest problem on your property. Visit them online to find out more about their many wildlife control services. 

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