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Question about snake prevention...
Posted on 3/27/13 at 10:59 pm
Posted on 3/27/13 at 10:59 pm
Figured I'd come to the OB about this...family is putting in a pond on the property and was curious if anyone knew any good tips or products for keeping moccasins and other slithery foe away from the shore line.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:01 pm to Spaulding Smails
If you build it... they will come.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:01 pm to Spaulding Smails
Keep brush to a minimum and that's it.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:02 pm to Spaulding Smails
Get a judge.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:03 pm to Clyde Tipton
That's what I kind of figured...I knew it would be inevitable 
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:06 pm to Spaulding Smails
The tip about keeping it mowed and brush to a minimum is good advice, but it's inevitable.
Just kill everyone you come across to keep them beat back.
Just kill everyone you come across to keep them beat back.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:10 pm to Clyde Tipton
I've heard hanging the dead ones in trees to set a perimeter works as well.
If all else fails, get a king snake and put it out there
If all else fails, get a king snake and put it out there
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:11 pm to Spaulding Smails
didnt read OP or thread
judge
judge
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:13 pm to Hammertime
quote:
I've heard hanging the dead ones in trees to set a perimeter works as well.
I heard it makes them more vindictive.Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:15 pm to Hammertime
I know barn cats and king snakes are good for prevention...I've also heard possibly putting moth balls around it might work
But my 12 gauge will work just as well
But my 12 gauge will work just as well
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:20 pm to Spaulding Smails
Judge to the face
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:22 pm to Tiguar
I would just pray about it.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:54 pm to Spaulding Smails
The only time in my 30 years I can remember not having moccasins in our ponds was when a 10 foot alligator swam up a flooded creek and set up residence. He also ate all the turtles, otters, nutria and beavers that looked at the water. Amazingly the fish in the ponds did okay. So that's my advice, get a gator.
Or keep the banks clear of plants.
Or keep the banks clear of plants.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:56 pm to Spaulding Smails
Pet honey badger
Posted on 3/28/13 at 12:55 am to Spaulding Smails
Keep it cleared of cover.
Barn Cats.
King snakes.
Teenaged boys with shotguns and rifles.
That's all I got.
Barn Cats.
King snakes.
Teenaged boys with shotguns and rifles.
That's all I got.
Posted on 3/28/13 at 1:01 am to Spaulding Smails
Prayers sent.
Posted on 3/28/13 at 1:41 am to Jim Rockford
Hogs eat snakes. But then you have to kill the hogs for messing up your property. 
Posted on 3/28/13 at 5:16 am to ISmellMischief
Really the only time I start getting snakes in my pond is when the woods start drying up. At that point, I make a clean sweep once a week with a .22.
Keep the grass cut is best.
Keep the grass cut is best.
Posted on 3/28/13 at 8:12 am to Spaulding Smails
Cant keep them away and they are part of the ecosystem. Just keep you walking areas clean and clear and watch where you step and put your hands.
Posted on 3/28/13 at 8:25 am to FelicianaTigerfan
Get few of these LINK they work
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