{"id":858,"date":"2020-07-02T16:58:43","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T16:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bowmanvet.com\/?p=858"},"modified":"2021-08-18T12:09:14","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T19:09:14","slug":"best-practices-to-keep-your-pet-safe-from-snakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/best-practices-to-keep-your-pet-safe-from-snakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices to Keep Your Pet Safe From Snakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-486231040.jpg\" alt=\"Dog near snake.\" class=\"wp-image-859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-486231040.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-486231040-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipped with extra joints and mobile jaws to swallow prey larger than their heads, snakes have earned the reputation of terrifying predators. While many varieties aren\u2019t venomous, and some aren\u2019t longer than 10 centimeters, snakes generally inspire dread and fear. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you live in a place where they don\u2019t exist, such as Hawaii, New Zealand, Iceland, Ireland, Greenland, and other small islands throughout the world (which we don&#8217;t), it may be a challenge to keep your pet safe from snakes at home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Expect<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Californians expect to run into snakes. The most commonly encountered varieties are not venomous to humans:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gopher Snake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coachwhip snake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California kingsnake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp-tailed snake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Racer snake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whip snake (striped racer)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ring-necked snake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garter Snake<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Western rattlesnake, on the other hand, is potentially dangerous to people and pets alike. With a large triangular head, the snake is usually heard before it\u2019s seen by way of the rattling sound coming from the tip of the tail.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/the-rattlesnake-vaccine-should-your-pet-be-protected\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rattlesnake vaccination<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that may be appropriate for your pet. Please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/#contact\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call us for more information or schedule an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to Be Careful<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of us are on guard when we hit the trails, and rightfully so, but in reality snakes live all around us and the chances of your pet finding them are fairly high!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting Your Pet<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the easiest ways to keep your pet safe from snakes is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/creating-and-maintaining-a-pet-safe-garden\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce their potential habitat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make your yard less attractive to snakes by removing any spots for them to hide. This includes rock piles, wood stacks, tall grass or bushy overgrowth.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimize exposed compost or garbage heaps that attract rodents and snakes.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also a good idea to seal any cracks in your concrete walkways, cover areas beneath the house or porch, and secure storage sheds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep Your Pet Safe From Snakes Indoors<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snakes find themselves inside homes all the time via open ground floor doors, basement windows, decking, or other openings. They can also get on top of rooftops by way of landscaping. In order to keep your pet safe from snakes, we recommend inspecting your property regularly &#8211; seal all openings, and check them periodically.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frightening Discovery<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody wants to find a snake inside their home, but if you\u2019re able to identify it as non-venomous you can try to invite it to leave. Gently whisk it out with a broom, pick it up with gloves or thick blanket, or cover it with a large enough container until more experienced help arrives. You don\u2019t want to scare it into deeper cover.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the snake is venomous, seal off the area. Keep your pet contained and call animal control or a reputable snake removal service.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A snake bite can create a dangerous pet emergency that is made worse by panicking. Please stay calm, stabilize your pet, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/#contact\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call us for further details<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking Out<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the rattlesnake is venomous, the primary function of venom is to subdue and kill prey. Of course, they will use venom as self-defense if needed. Train your pet to \u201cleave it\u201d or \u201ccome\u201d to prevent dangerous snake encounters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bowmanvet.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowman Veterinary Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is always here to help you keep your pet safe from snakes, and hope you\u2019re able to steer clear of them this summer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Equipped with extra joints and mobile jaws to swallow prey larger than their heads, snakes have earned the reputation of terrifying predators. While many varieties aren\u2019t venomous, and some aren\u2019t longer than 10 centimeters, snakes generally inspire dread and fear. 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