We are experts in snake control, but are not your typical Hollywood, Florida pest removal company. We use only methods that have been proven effective — snake repellents simply don't work, not to mention they hurt the environment. When removing snakes, we use quick and humane methods by catching the snake and relocating it, whether with traps or by hand. We have many years of experience, so we can identify all the snakes of Broward County, FL. We are not a Hollywood exterminator company - we specialize in reptiles and mammals. We love snakes the best! We completely solve your snake problem by taking these steps:

• Inspect the entire property, house or yard, for snakes
• Set several humane traps and remove all snakes as they are caught, OR
• Remove snake(s) by hand or using a snake hook or snake tongs
• Once there is no more activity and no more snakes caught, we're done

Common snakes of Hollywood include garter snakes, rat snakes, racers, and water snakes. There are many other species of snake in Hollywood, but many of them are rare. Venomous snakes of Hollywood are also rare. People are aware of the copperheads and timber rattlesnakes in the northeast US, the cottonmouth and eastern diamondback rattlesnake in the southeast, the coral snake throughout the south, and the various rattlesnakes in the southwest, but all of these are not commonly encountered. If in doubt, stay away, and never try to pick up or kill or interact with any snake.

Hollywood snake tip of the month: Is it safe to handle a snake with bare hands? - As a kid, you may have picked up a snake or two, and when it comes to harmless snakes like the common garter snakes, you probably got away with it without any bites. That being said, you should never attempt to pick up a snake with your bare hands. In fact, you should never attempt to pick up a snake at all. Almost all of the snake bites seen in hospitals around the US are from people trying to pick up or harass snakes. If you leave a snake alone, it will leave you alone. Snake do not bite people unless they feel threatened or are provoked. This also doesn't mean you're safe poking a snake with a stick. Snakes can launch themselves incredible distances, and can easily close the gap between a person's torso and the ground. A stick won't give you enough distance from a snake, or enough control. As for pet snakes, or snakes that are used to human handling, the main cause for concern is a bacterial infection from salmonella, which can be found on the skin of most reptiles. If you've handled a snake, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly.