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how to get rid of rattlesnakes
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there are 16 varieties of rattlesnakes
also known as pit vipers a type of
venomous snake having two pits under the
nose to sense warm-blooded prey there is
a species in every state but Alaska and
Hawaii with the highest concentration
being in the southwest with an average
lifespan over 20 years they are not a
guest you want moving in making your
territory as uninviting as possible is
key to getting rid of rattlesnakes and
keeping them away things you will need
lawnmower rat glue boards plywood nails
mothballs cloth bags pea plants trim
short as rattlesnakes like to hide and
longer grass remove any piles of wood
rocks or leaves that provide hiding
spots for rattlesnakes or safety for any
nesting grounds eradicate any pest
problems such as mice or rats
rattlesnakes are attracted to easy food
close entryways to foundations or
outbuildings this includes sealing any
large cracks or holes that rattlesnakes
can crawl through one seeking shelter
nail sticky glue boards designed for
catching rats to the plywood and set it
in an area where you have seen
rattlesnakes sunning the rattlesnakes
can be caught on the board and either
guilt or released elsewhere by someone
who handles poisonous snakes
professionally place a large amount of
mothballs in a cloth bag and leave it
lying where you have seen rattlesnakes
the mothballs act as a rattlesnake
repellant tips warnings
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rattlesnakes give birth to live young in
the spring or fall bird feeders and
compost piles can also attract
rattlesnakes rattle snakes can bite even
when you think they are dead handle a
dead rattlesnake carefully
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