Wow. Thanks so much! Lotsa good info.



Just FYI...My sis has lived in the country most of her life, and HAS co-existed with lots of snakes. And the new house is VERY overgrown---LOTSA tall grass, so they have their work cut out for them. Their FIRST plan was to tackle the back yard -- mow it short, remove hiding places, etc. -- to give their baby a place to play safely. But I think when she saw the rattler come right up onto a cemented area, she thought, "Is anywhere actually going to be 'safe?'" Does this makes sense?



Thanks though...I like the idea of herpers coming. Anyone know if Jeff Corwin is available? ROFL!









>>As for a safe chemical deterrant, you won't find one. Anything that would effectively deter ratters will create havoc on the environment. As for releasing the cal kings they aren't actually what would be considered enemies they can feed on rattlesnakes that's not inhumane since it's just a way of nature. but they also feed on rodents, lizards, other snakes. With a large supply of rodents or lizards they can coexist. The balance of animals in the environment is normally the way it is for a reason. If you was to buy them and release them there's a good chance they'll die. When releasing a snake in a new environment it's called a hard release, and that for a reason. It's difficult for them to survive. It's not totally impractial it may help yet Releasing captive snakes is a bad idea since you can introduce foreign pathogens to the environment. So if you was to try releasing cal kings you may want to organize a snake hunt fairly close to where they are gonna be released then release them where you want them. They most likely won't stay even in that attempt. You can also organize herpers to come and capture the rattlers around her place and remove them. Most herpers would love to do that. Try finding a local herp society they will love to come get them to save them and keep someone from killing them. I have been to Phoenix az and out there they build block walls around their yards to keep animals such as that out of their yards. That will work depending on how practical it is how large of an area it is. Also to remove any kind of accomodations for the snakes will help. Hiding places (tin, rocks, brush, logs,) and food items (be rid of rodents and any food that can cater to rodents such as trash, bird feed, horse feed, and such). Good luck let us know what attempts are made and the results.
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