Found a Virginia Snake Nest? What Steps to Take ASAP!

There are certain species of Chesapeake snakes that will create nest while most of them will have a den or retreat that they treat as their home. You may find them in the hollows of the trees or in the abandoned burrows of other animals. Some can be found in the leaf litter and on the piles of rock. Snakes are not social creatures and prefer to live in solitary. Nonetheless, during the cold months and mating season, they will be sharing a communal nest.



What to Do When You Discover Snake Nest Under Your House

Snake has a preference towards concealed, tight, and dark Virginia areas. This is why it is completely possible for us to encounter snake nest under the porch or shed. They are flexible and quite nimble. This allows them to easily climb structure and fit on soffits. They can also swim into the tight corners and subfloors.

Different Types of Nest

In case you encountered the nest that is filled with Chesapeake snake eggs, then there is nothing much that you can do about it. Once they hatch, they will immediately leave the nest and disperse. They will prefer to leave the nest since the hatched eggs can easily attract the attention of the predators. The level of concerns depends on your location. For instance, if you live in the US, venomous snakes have a low possibility to invade your garden. In case you found snake eggs in your garden, it is best to leave them alone since they are likely to be harmless.

If you are referring to a hibernaculum which is the Virginia nest that the snake uses during the winter season; usually, this should also not be a source of concern. Generally, they will only be resting on this nest until spring time. After this, they will start leaving the nest. While they are hibernating in your yard, you will be able to control the population of the rodents in your house. The scent of the snake will also keep away the rabbits. Unfortunately, if you have a venomous snake, then things may be a bit complex. You should call the help of the snake removal expert to get rid of them.

Removing the Snake Nest

While the possibility of encountering the nest of the venomous Chesapeake snake is considerably low, some people will still be frightened and horrified on the nest of snakes. For instance, garter snake can accumulate in hundreds while waiting for the winter to pass by. In fact, the biggest snake nest recorded contains at least 8,000 snakes. Fortunately, there are different ways to deal with this problem.

While it is unlikely that you will discover a nest with a population of hundreds, you still don' t want a single snake in your Virginia property. Luckily, there are professionals who are willing to help you keep your house snake free. They can easily remove the nest of snake in your yard and will also provide you some advice and guidelines in order to stay away from the future snake infestation.



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