Help!!! Snake!!!!

LarryD · Jul 29, 2005

Even unincoporated areas have animal control, usually falls under the sherrif's dept.

I haven't see anyone suggest Jack Russels. When we were kids we used to swim at the creek and some of the kids brought their dogs. It took all of about 1 minute to figure out where the snakes were at and another 2 minutes before the dogs had them dead. There were three dogs and they would surround the snake and whenever he would strike out, one of the off-side dogs would bite him /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif. Even when it was too cold to swim, we went down for the entertainment.

beenthere · Jul 29, 2005

There are two kinds of .22 long rifle shells, one I think will work for sure, the other I don't think I would bother.

I don't like the CCI Shotshell with #12 shot. It doesn't travel far, and more that 12-15', hasn't performed well for me.
The other that I use is Federal .22 LR Bird Shot with #10 lead shot. I use this for gophers at 20-30' (kills them, and penetrates to draw blood), and for sparrows at 66' (just paced it off). I shoot at the sparrows when they decide to compete for the nest box set out for the bluebirds. In fact, at 66', there is still shot that is imbedded into the cedar wood of the birdhouse. I haven't had a kill at that distance that I know of, but certainly have ruffled some feathers and seen some feathers fly.
At 10-20', I would expect the snake to get some serious hurt with the Bird Shot.

If the snake leaves the pond, then a back-up with the 12ga should offer sufficient protection. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Or flailing it with the rifle if nothing else is handy. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Glad to be of a little help here. Good luck.

beenthere · Jul 29, 2005

That kind of snake hunting sounds like fun. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Is a Jack Russel a dog type?

We are out where there would be no assistance with such a snake job. County sheriff, and/or deputies, would just laugh at the request (unless a young lady called), and may run from the job. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

LarryD · Jul 29, 2005

Is a Jack Russel a dog type?


Yep, just picture the Energizer Bunny running on nuclear fuel.

silo36 · Jul 29, 2005

I just wanted to put in my 2 cents worth.Yesterday, I watched a German Shepherd kill a copperhead at a construction site where I am working.The snake was 28 inches long( before the dog got hold of it).The dog circled once and, when the snake struck, it was dead in less than 1 second.It didn't even wiggle.I would look for a snake killing dog if i were in your shoes.I am afraid of them too, but I can stand to get close enough to kill one.Good luck!

bczoom · Jul 29, 2005

( There are two kinds of .22 long rifle shells, one I think will work for sure, the other I don't think I would bother.

I don't like the CCI Shotshell with #12 shot. It doesn't travel far, and more that 12-15', hasn't performed well for me.)

Hmmm. I have a box of the CCI's and my Ruger MK-II pistol sitting on my desk. I haven't had any problem although my shots have been no greater than 30' and the target is small (mice and moles). I'll see if I can find some of the Federal's tonight.

SteveInMD · Jul 29, 2005

After you kill it, look it up in a book or online and see if you correctly identified it. Or better yet post a picture so we can all have a look.

kensfarm · Jul 29, 2005

"I once found a cooperhead in our bathroom"

I probably should title this.. "How to keep relatives from coming to visit you!"

I woke up in the middle of the night(bathroom break).. and went downstairs to my 1/2 bath.. lifted the lid.. standing there taking care of business(didn't turn on the light).. thought I saw a cat's tail go over the toilet seat(we have 2 inside cats).. (light switch is w/in reach)turned on the light to see a snake in the toilet.. not enjoying the shower I was giving him. My reaction.. yep.. flushed him. (Followed later by some bleach.)

My house is old.. 1790.. so we probably have more snake "guests appearances" then most people.

"I haven't see anyone suggest Jack Russels."

Last fall I was out in the field picking potatoes when my fiance comes running out of the house screaming "Snake". I was a dirt ball.. usually too dirty to be allowed in the house.. by the time I got inside.. my Jack Russel already had the snake.. carried it under the bed.. and was in the process of shredding it into pieces. I told her I'd pick up the pieces later..

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Maybe try a fishing net(fine mesh).. w/ a extendable pole?

Redfox · Jul 29, 2005

Most likely the only reason this snake is going to bite someone is if they try poking him with a stick and get too close. Furthermore, there is no reason to kill him if he isn't venomous. If it's a venomous snake you're far better off finding someone who knows how to deal with him. Being bitten by a cottonmouth will likely ruin your day.

Ryno1 · Jul 29, 2005

First I'd agree with jinman and others about harmless snakes being mistaken for cottonmouths but the only REALLY good snakes are those smart enough to show up at a distance (say 25 ft) or dead ones. Any snake popping up under foot is to stupid to live, and I'm to scared to let it.

The bird shot should work and I believe if you use a .410 with #7 you can shoot the snake in the water without damaging your pond liner. Those #7 will run out of steam quickly in the water. A good stout hoe works, I've been know to throw rocks, long handled shovels, gas weed eater, and when all else fails - RUN. Good luck