We are experts in snake control, but are not your typical Raleigh, North Carolina 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 Wake County, NC. We are not a Raleigh 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 Raleigh include garter snakes, rat snakes, racers, and water snakes. There are many other species of snake in Raleigh, but many of them are rare. Venomous snakes of Raleigh 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.

Raleigh snake tip of the month: What are some ways to kill a snake in the yard? - If you have a snake in your yard, there is no need to kill it. Snakes are highly beneficial animals, especially for homeowners. These slithery reptiles keep rodent populations down, and they don't dig or chew the things around your property. Snakes, however, have a bad rep, and you're not alone if you're one of the thousands of people who don't want snakes on their property. Ultimately, killing a snake should be left to a professional unless you have a means to kill the animal without getting near it. You can shoot a snake in the head, but this will require some marksman skill on your part. Do not try and hit the snake with a shovel or chop off its head with a sharp tool. If you're that close to the snake, the snake could launch itself and bite you. Do not try to poison the snake. There are no approved snake poisons on the market, and trying to deal with the animal in this way may put other animals in the area at risk.