Snake Removal Services
Expert snake removal services and wildlife removal solutions that protect your home, house, family, and property from venomous and non-venomous snakes year round. We help you get rid of dangerous wild animals and nuisance wildlife species safely and completely.
5 Highlights on Snake Removal Services
- Licensed and Certified Technicians — Sterling Pest Control is a full-service exterminator company that employs trained snake handlers who hold state wildlife control and animal control permits. Our professional wildlife technicians carry protective gear, including snake tongs, snake hooks, and snake bags, for safe capture and relocation of every species. We specialize in a variety of pest animal removal needs.
- Venomous Snake Identification — Our inspectors identify rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes on sight, so you get accurate risk assessment and the right removal approach within minutes of arrival. Our control services offer complete solutions made for your needs.
- Humane Capture and Translocation — We perform animal trapping, wrangle, and relocate snakes using poison-free, non-lethal methods that comply with EPA regulations and local wildlife ordinances, keeping both residents and snakes unharmed. Once the animal is trapped, it is relocated without killing.
- Full Property Exclusion — After animal removal, our technicians seal entry points with exclusion mesh, caulk, and barrier screening to prevent snakes from slithering back into crawl spaces, garages, basements, roof vents, and attics. We perform repairs to fix animal damage and make sure pests cannot cause further problems.
- 24/7 Emergency Response — Snakes don’t wait for business hours. Sterling Pest Control offers same-day appointment availability and dispatches a qualified trapper to your residential or commercial property any time you spot a snake inside your home or on your grounds. Call or contact us, and we answer the phone ready to help.
Why Choose Our Snake Removal Services
Snake removal services from Sterling Pest Control are backed by over a decade of hands-on wildlife control experience across residential and commercial properties. Our team doesn’t just remove the snake you see. We inspect your entire property to find dens, burrows, and nesting sites where nuisance wildlife hide, breed, and hibernate. We solve your critter problem and help you avoid future issues across a wide range of wildlife species.
Every technician on our crew is a certified handler trained in venomous and non-venomous snake species native to your region. That means accurate identification of copperheads, rattlesnakes, king snakes, garter snakes, and cottonmouths — fast. Misidentification can be dangerous. We don’t guess.
We stand behind our exclusion work with a service guarantee. If snakes return through a sealed entry point within the warranty period, we come back at no extra charge. Our integrated pest management approach also addresses the rodent control and rodent extermination needs that attract snakes to your property in the first place. Getting rid of rats, mice, and insects means fewer predatory snakes hunting on your land. Our extermination methods target the entire life cycle of pests.
Sterling Pest Control carries full liability insurance, maintains all required state and local wildlife permits, and follows strict EPA guidelines for every removal job. We’re a top-rated, award-winning pest control company that treats every call with urgency. We offer competitive prices and forward-looking solutions. You get a professional team, humane methods, and lasting results.
Signs You Need Snake Removal Services
Snake removal services are necessary the moment you notice any of these five warning signs on your property. Consider each tip carefully. Ignoring them puts your household, life, and pets at direct risk.
Shed Skins in or Around Your Home: Snakes molt their skin as part of their growth cycle. Finding a translucent shed skin left in your garage, basement, crawl space, or along your foundation wall confirms at least one snake has taken up residence. Read these signs carefully. Larger sheds indicate bigger species – potentially a constricting python or a venomous viper.
Snake Droppings Near Entry Points: Snake droppings look similar to bird guano but often contain hair, bone fragments, and insect parts. They may produce a noticeable odor. Spotting them near gaps in your foundation, around utility pipes, or inside storage areas signals active snake movement and is a reason to call for help. This is a cause for immediate action through those access points.
Visible Snake Trails or Slither Marks: Dusty surfaces in attics, crawl spaces, and sheds reveal S-shaped trails where snakes have crawled. These marks tell our inspectors the size of the snake and the routes used to travel through your structure. They make our job easier when trying to locate the pest.
Rodent Population Decline Without Explanation: Snakes are predatory animals. If your property had a noticeable rat or mouse problem that suddenly disappeared, a snake may have moved in to forage. The rodent issue is solved, but now you’ve got a more dangerous pest animal lurking in walls and burrows. These animals can hurt pets and family members if left unchecked.
Direct Snake Sightings Indoors or Outdoors: One sighting often means more. Snakes are territorial and nocturnal, so seeing one during daylight hours suggests the population has grown enough to push individuals into open areas. If you see or hear movement in unusual places, pay attention. A coiled rattlesnake on your porch or a copperhead in your basement demands immediate professional snake removal.
Our Snake Removal Services Process
Snake removal services at Sterling Pest Control follow a structured, five-step process designed to eliminate the threat and prevent future encounters. We discuss your situation and can schedule a same-day appointment when you need help fast.
Step 1: Inspection and Identification A certified inspector surveys your property – inside and out. We check crawl spaces, attics, garages, sheds, landscaping beds, rock piles, and foundation gaps. Our inspectors consider weather patterns, temperature changes, and wind exposure that affect snake behavior. Every snake we detect gets identified by species so we know whether we’re dealing with a venomous cottonmouth or a harmless garter snake.
Step 2: Safe Capture Our handler uses snake tongs, snake hooks, and snake bags to capture each snake on site. Traps may be placed in strategic locations for critter trapping. We don’t use poison or bait that could harm other animals. Every capture is humane and controlled.
Step 3: Relocation and Translocation Captured snakes are transported to approved release sites far from residential and commercial zones. We put animals back into their natural habitat safely. Our team also handles raccoon trapping and other wildlife when needed. We follow all state wildlife regulations and hold the permits required for legal translocation.
Step 4: Exclusion and Sealing Our technicians seal every entry point with exclusion mesh, caulk, sealant, and metal screening. We repair gaps around pipes, vents, doors, and foundation cracks. This barrier work is made to last and stops snakes from reentering your structure.
Step 5: Monitoring and Prevention We install monitoring stations and schedule follow-up inspections to confirm your property stays snake free. We check regularly, month after month, to ensure pests stay away. We also treat for rodents and insects that attract snakes, cutting off their food supply at the source.
Brands We Use
Snake removal services require reliable, professional-grade equipment and repellents. Sterling Pest Control uses only trusted, top-rated brands to keep your property safe.
- Ortho
- Dr. T’s
- Tomahawk Live Traps
- Midwest Tongs
- Gentle Giant
- Xcluder
- DAP
- Victor
- Catchmaster
- Bonide
We select eco-friendly and biodegradable options whenever possible to protect your family, pets, and landscaping.
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FAQs About Snake Removal Services
What do snake removal services include?
Snake removal services include a full property inspection, species identification, safe capture using snake tongs and hooks, humane relocation to an approved site, exclusion work to seal all entry points, and follow-up monitoring. We also perform dead animal removal and odor control if a dead snake or other dead animal is found on your property. Sterling Pest Control also treats for rodents and insects that draw snakes to your property.
When should I call for snake removal?
Call immediately when you spot a snake inside your home, garage, or crawl space. You can also contact us by email at [email protected]. Don’t attempt to handle, trap, or kill it yourself – you don’t want to give the snake a shot at striking you. Venomous species like rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths can strike and envenomate in a fraction of a second. Our team responds 24/7 to emergency calls.
Why do snakes enter homes?
Snakes slither into structures searching for food, shelter, and warmth. A rodent infestation, insect colony, or cluttered crawl space creates the perfect habitat. Gaps around pipes, cracked foundations, and unsealed vents give them easy access. Once they find a ready food source, they stay. Removing their food source and sealing entry points are the two best preventive measures.
How does humane snake relocation work?
Our certified handler captures the snake with professional snake tongs and places it in a secure snake bag. We then translocate it to a designated wildlife area far from residential zones. Schedule an appointment and we handle the rest. This non-lethal method complies with all state wildlife regulations and local permit requirements.
Can snakes return after removal?
They can if entry points remain open. That’s why Sterling Pest Control includes full exclusion work – sealing cracks, installing barrier mesh, and proofing vents – with every snake removal job. Even trying to block one small gap helps. Our monitoring program catches any new activity early, before a reinfestation develops.
Does snake removal cost vary by species?
Yes. Venomous snake removal typically costs more due to the specialized handling, protective gear, and risk involved. A non-venomous garter snake capture is a simpler job than wrangling an aggressive rattlesnake from a crawl space. We provide upfront pricing after the initial inspection.