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niddy
at Sat May 16 23:51:21 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by niddy ]
Hey guys! I know y'all love snakes here, but I have a question.
My sis lives in northern cali and just moved to a house on 3 acres. Her 2nd day there, rattlesnake with 2 rattles comes right up onto the warm concrete of their basketball court.
Now she's sooo worried about her 2 year old daughter playing outside.
She asked me to research "rattlesnake deterrents," or even if there are such things. Now, I'm a pro researcher, but I'm telling you, after 2 hours of looking, I'm more confused than ever! Here's some stuff that I've found...can y'all let me know if I'm crazy?? lol
Mothballs---don't work?
Sulfur--doesn't work?
Snake-A-Way --- Lotsa mixed opinions. But my gatherings tell me it only works when spread about 4X's the recommended amount.
Guinea-Hens and Geese --- ROFL??
Pigs -- Myth?
Cats --- Not very reliable?
I've read that the Cali Kingsnake is a natural enemy to rattlesnakes, and many people get them and release them onto their property, and it keeps the rattlers in check. I'm curious about this one. Is it true? If so, do they STAY? How many are needed? Is it even humane??
Thanks in advance, guys! I'm REALLY confused!
~Jeni
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 Rattler deterrant? - niddy, Sat May 16 23:51:21 2009
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