Wood pilesRock pilesOvergrown shrubsOvergrown grass or weedsFallen treesScrap pilesLeavesIvyCompost pilesGarden sheds and outbuildings that are in poor repair (making them easy to access)
Some things to consider:
Wrap the entire cage in hardware cloth (including the floor).Cover any vents in the wall or roof with hardware cloth.Keep the door closed at all times, so they don’t have an easy point of entry.Repair/replace damaged boards, roofing material, and hardware cloth swiftly, so there aren’t any vulnerabilities.
Just don’t try to relocate any of these snakes to your yard from other areas. If they weren’t already living in your yard, they probably won’t thrive there, and moving snakes is often illegal. Familiarize yourself with the venomous snakes in your area, so you know which ones you need to worry about. Then, share the information with your kids.
