Snake Removal in Citrus County, FL | Safe & Professional Snake Removal
- Aug 18, 2020
- 4 min read
Finding a snake on your property can be startling, whether it's stretched across your driveway, curled up beside your air conditioner, or hiding in the garage.
Fortunately, most snakes found in Florida are nonvenomous and would rather avoid people than confront them. However, identifying a snake correctly can be difficult, and approaching one without experience isn't worth the risk.
Nature-Tech Wildlife Solutions provides professional snake removal services throughout Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness, Lecanto, Beverly Hills, Hernando, Floral City, and the surrounding Citrus County communities.
If you've found a snake where it doesn't belong, we're here to help.
What Should You Do If You Find a Snake?
The most important thing you can do is...
Leave it alone.
Most snake bites happen because someone tries to catch, kill, or move the snake themselves.
Instead:
Stay several feet away.
Keep children and pets indoors.
If possible, keep an eye on the snake from a safe distance.
Avoid cornering or provoking it.
Call a qualified wildlife professional if the snake is in an unsafe location.
Keeping visual contact helps us locate the snake quickly after we arrive.
Common Harmless Snakes Found in Citrus County
Florida has many snake species, and most are harmless.
Some of the snakes homeowners commonly encounter include:
Black Racer
One of the most frequently seen snakes in Florida.
Fast-moving, nonvenomous, and excellent at controlling rodents.
Rat Snake
Excellent climbers that often enter barns, sheds, and attics while hunting rodents.
Completely nonvenomous.
Corn Snake
Often mistaken for venomous species because of their color pattern.
Completely harmless and beneficial.
Water Snakes
Frequently confused with cottonmouths.
Several harmless water snake species live throughout Citrus County.
Venomous Snakes in Our Area
Florida is home to six native venomous snake species, and four are commonly encountered across much of central and north-central Florida:
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Florida Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin)
Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake
Eastern Coral Snake
Because identifying snakes can be difficult, it's safest to assume any unknown snake deserves space until it can be identified by someone experienced. Florida regulations also require special authorization for the capture and transport of native venomous snakes.
Why Are Snakes Coming Into My Yard?
Snakes usually aren't interested in people.
They're interested in what your property provides.
The biggest attractions include:
Rodents
Frogs
Lizards
Bird feeders that attract rodents
Brush piles
Tall grass
Firewood stacks
Dense landscaping
Remove the food...
...and you often reduce the snakes.
What I See Most Often
One of the biggest misconceptions I run into is that homeowners believe they have a "snake problem."
Most of the time...
They actually have a rodent problem.
Snakes go where food is abundant.
I've inspected plenty of homes where removing rats and sealing rodent entry points dramatically reduced future snake encounters. If rodents are living around your property, snakes may simply be following the buffet.
Can You Keep Snakes Away?
No one can honestly promise you'll never see another snake.
Florida is excellent snake habitat.
However, you can make your property much less attractive by:
Keeping grass mowed
Removing brush piles
Storing firewood off the ground
Controlling rodent populations
Sealing gaps into garages and crawl spaces
Reducing clutter around buildings
The goal isn't to eliminate every snake in the neighborhood.
It's to make your property one they'd rather pass by. Home maintenance that reduces hiding places and rodent activity is one of the most effective long-term ways to reduce snake encounters.
Our Snake Removal Process
Every situation is different, but our approach typically includes:
Identifying the snake when possible
Safely capturing and removing it
Inspecting the surrounding area
Looking for conditions attracting snakes
Offering recommendations to reduce future encounters
If we find evidence of rodents or structural openings, we'll explain how addressing those issues may help reduce repeat snake activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are most snakes in Florida venomous?
No.
The majority of snakes encountered in Florida are nonvenomous and provide valuable rodent control.
Should I try to kill a snake?
No.
Attempting to kill or capture a snake is one of the most common ways people get bitten. If the snake poses a safety concern, it's much safer to keep your distance and call a professional.
Why do snakes keep coming into my yard?
Usually because they're finding food, water, or shelter. Rodent activity is one of the biggest reasons snakes are attracted to residential properties.
Will removing one snake solve the problem?
If your property continues attracting rodents or offers excellent hiding places, another snake may eventually appear. Long-term prevention focuses on reducing what attracts them in the first place.
Can you identify a snake from a photo?
Often, yes.
A clear photo taken from a safe distance can sometimes help identify whether a snake is venomous or nonvenomous. Never move closer just to get a better picture.
Need Snake Removal in Citrus County?
Whether you've found a snake in your garage, around your pool, inside your home, or elsewhere on your property, Nature-Tech Wildlife Solutions is here to help.
We proudly provide professional snake removal and wildlife inspections throughout Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness, Lecanto, Beverly Hills, Hernando, Floral City, and the surrounding Citrus County area.
We'll safely remove the snake, evaluate why it may have been attracted to your property, and provide practical recommendations to help reduce future encounters.
For your snake removal needs, call 352.783.5594
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