According to the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, twenty-two species of snakes call New Jersey "home." Only two of these species, the Timber Rattlesnake and the Northern Copperhead, are venomous. The Timber Rattlesnake and the Corn Snake are both listed as endangered in New Jersey, while the Northern Pine Snake is considered "threatened," and the Northern Copperhead is listed as a "species of special concern."
All snake information on this page courtesy of the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Snakes are valuable to us because they help to control the rodent and insect population. In fact, almost without fail, when All Wildlife Removal Service is called to help with a snake concern at a customer's home, that customer also has either a mouse or rat problem on their property. As long as snakes have this readily-available food source, they will be present.
There are numerous conditions which attract snakes, and eliminating or minimizing these conditions will help to reduce the possibility of a snake encounter. For example, piles of debris, trash, or pet food that are not properly contained will all attract rodents, which will attract snakes. Mulch is also attractive to snakes because it generates heat as it decomposes, thereby creating a warm basking spot for snakes. Some snakes, such as garter snakes and milk snakes, are often found near homes and in basements.
Although it is difficult to perform a trapping and removal program for snakes in the outdoors, if they are getting into your basement or crawl space, a seal-out can be performed to prevent snakes from returning.
Call All Wildlife Removal Service today to properly seal all cracks and crevices on YOUR home to keep them out!
