Snake Removal & Prevention In Knoxville, TN

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One animal that is routinely spotted here in east Tennessee has more negative emotion attached to it than most of the other animals combined.  This animal does almost no damage and is actually an important part of the ecosystem.  The animal that I’m speaking of is the snake.

Throughout millennia and around the world the snake really gets a bad rap.  As humans, we tend to fear those things that we don’t understand.   I was raised to fear these creatures as were most of my friends, yet the snake is responsible for little more than causing fear and trepidation among those who don’t understand him.

While this animals is a great benefit to our environment, they can end up in places where they shouldn’t be. If you’re needing quality snake control services, contact the team at All Creatures Wildlife Services today. We offer the following services:

  • Inspection
  • Trapping
  • Removal
  • Exclusion
  • Remediation

Snake Species

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)tells us that we have approximately 23 species of snakes living here in east Tennessee.  Only two of these species are poisonous – the timber rattlesnake and the copperhead.  We routinely receive calls from people who insist that they’ve seen a water moccasin or type of cobra, but these species don’t live within 200-5000 miles of us.

Of our poisonous snake calls (which we receive approximately 225 per year), we’ve actually only found two poisonous snakes.  Both of these were in areas far outside Knox County.   All of the other calls turned out to be harmless snakes who followed a bird or a rodent into or near a home or business.

About Snakes In Knoxville

Snakes are part of the reptile family and share that designation with turtles, crocodilians, and lizards.  All reptiles are cold blooded and scaly.  Most lay eggs and have no part in the raising of the young.  The babies hatch out in the late summer or fall and are completely on their own to find food and shelter.  Because reptiles can’t control their body temperature, they hibernate in the winter and thermo-regulate on cool sunny days by crawling out on a warm rock or roadway.

This latter fact unfortunately, has made them the target of many motorists who think that “the only good reptile is a dead one.”  Due to heavy pressure on the snake population, the state of TN and TWRA moved to protect them recently and now has passed a law that states: “It is illegal to harm, kill, remove from the wild or possess native snakes taken from  the wild without a permit.”

Benefits Of Snakes

Snakes are beneficial to us and our environment by helping control rodents and birds.  If not for snakes we would suffer higher losses in grains and more contamination of food products from pests.  Some snakes even feed on other snakes.  The Eastern kingsnake eats other snakes and is immune to the poison of the rattlesnake and the copperhead, making him a highly beneficial snake to have around a property.

We get many reports of someone having a “black” snake at or in their house.  Of the 23 different species that we have here, approximately half a dozen of them are black or have a black phase.  The timber rattlesnake can have a black phase, but has a very thick body, which is different from most of the rest of the local species.

Snake Biology

Because both of our local poisonous snakes have a very thick body type, they are not known for their climbing abilities. Both prefer to stay on the ground and crawl under rocks and logs. Another unique attribute that all snakes possess is their highly adapted Jacobson’s organ.

Snakes are great trackers, yet have a limited sense of smell, no hearing, and good eyesight.  The sense that sets them apart is the Jacobson’s organ – more of a means of taste than scent.  They flick their tongues out of their mouths to collect tiny particles of air.  The tongue then deposits these particles in this highly adapted organ which assimilates and analyzes the particles – in affect, tasting the air!  With this organ, they can track a rat or mouse several hundred feet or find a bird nest 60 feet up a tree.

Professional Snake Removal Services

Are you needing high quality snake removal services for unwanted snakes at your home or business in the greater Knoxville, TN area? Call All Creatures Wildlife Services today! Our experienced snake removal and control experts will work with caution and care to remove the troublesome snakes on your property!

We offer snake removal services in Farragut, Maryville, Oak Ridge, and other surrounding areas. Reach out today!

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