Snake proof fence
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Partsman2
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I've never seen a problem with dogs getting snake bit. I live in an 80,000 acre state forest with thick woods all around me. Typically the dogs will keep them away. I always try to have at least 1 dog around that will hunt snakes. I don't have one of those right now though.
We have copperheads and eastern rattlers. The rattlers are endangered and therefore it is illegal to kill them and the forestry service is actually setting aside special habitat areas. They are also breeding them in a lab environment and bringing them into the area to increase the population.
I have only seen a poisenous snake around my house on 1 occasion. It was a 5' long rattle snake in my garage several years back. I can't remember what happened to that snake /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif.I do watch the ground when walking through the woods and around grown up areas.
I understand the wife being afraid. Mine is terrified and says the only good snake is a dead snake. Even a garter snake doesn't stand a chance around my place. Then she complains about having mice and will not listen to reason. Go figure and good luck with your debacle! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
We have copperheads and eastern rattlers. The rattlers are endangered and therefore it is illegal to kill them and the forestry service is actually setting aside special habitat areas. They are also breeding them in a lab environment and bringing them into the area to increase the population.
I have only seen a poisenous snake around my house on 1 occasion. It was a 5' long rattle snake in my garage several years back. I can't remember what happened to that snake /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif.I do watch the ground when walking through the woods and around grown up areas.
I understand the wife being afraid. Mine is terrified and says the only good snake is a dead snake. Even a garter snake doesn't stand a chance around my place. Then she complains about having mice and will not listen to reason. Go figure and good luck with your debacle! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
have_blue
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Hi Charlie,
I know this isn't what you're looking for, but snakes are very acrobatic and resourceful. It's nearly impossible to fence them out. They will climb trees and drop down on the other side of the fence.
The cheapest, quickest, and best solution is to teach your wife to not be afraid of snakes.
I know this isn't what you're looking for, but snakes are very acrobatic and resourceful. It's nearly impossible to fence them out. They will climb trees and drop down on the other side of the fence.
The cheapest, quickest, and best solution is to teach your wife to not be afraid of snakes.
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Charlie,
Not to add to your problems, but, see this related post. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Not to add to your problems, but, see this related post. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
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LarryRB
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We bought an abanndonned farm just outside of Ironton Ohio. Thought it would be better living there than at the time in Massachusetts.. Anyway, bought a 14 X 75 mobile to have something immediately to live in.... After one year there, we sold the 133 acre farm in three separate parcels.. I never in my life see so many copperheads. It was so bad, we had to take a step at a time walking to the car... The neighbors, which are quite far apart, told us it was a huge problem for them too and they were born and raised there,,,After that year, enough was enough....We returned to New England area.
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LarryRB
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I forgot to add in, the one person who bought the largest part, mobile home and 70 acres, loved it... He was there to collect the copper heads and whatever else... Said he brought them to his church across the river near Ashland KY somewhere... I thought he was kidding until on the 60 minutes program maybe a year later,, here they all were, including kids, in a church with snakes hanging all over their necks and the rest of the place.... I am not trying to knock religion or even their religion although I find it odd and peculiar... Not a congregation that I'm willing to join anytime soon.
Slamfire
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First off welcome to TN. We've been here 10 years now, having moved back east from L. A. County, yes, that one. I spent 30 years out there with an electric utility and the suggestion to hook your fence up to the power lines sounds like it was NOT made in jest. Californios do that kind of thing. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif. My dogs love snakes, they make the greatest pull toys. I don't think they'd have much fun pullin' the Eastern Diamondback just donated to the Knoxville Zoo though it was 7' long and weighed 79 lbs. I haven't seen a whole lot of copper heads here in the Smokies, just walk slow and make a lot of noise. The snakes will move. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Do what I do occasionally to reinforce the natural timidness of a dog or cat towards a snake. When I see them, I catch a black snake and show it to the dogs.. hold it by the tail and don't let the dogs hurt the snake, but encourage just enough curiosity so that they get bit on the nose. After that they usually keep a nice distance from all snakes. Then turn the non-poisonous snake loose in your flower beds or garden or wherever close to you. Snakes are territorial, a non-poisonous snake in an area keeps other snakes away regardless of type. Most people think that is true of only King snakes because they eat other snakes, but it does work to a lesser extent with ANY non-poisonous snake.
Once you get used to rural living you will love it. I always got a chuckle with city people moving to the country. They think it is dark, and thus put alarms and lights and missile launchers /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif sticking out of their house because they think it is so dark that thieves are everywhere. Its usually so lopsided in the other direction it isn't even funny (MUCH MUCH more likely to have crime in an urban area). Take it easy and have fun in your new home. ENJOY the farmers if there are any, and don't try to turn your beautiful rural area into the city.
Once you get used to rural living you will love it. I always got a chuckle with city people moving to the country. They think it is dark, and thus put alarms and lights and missile launchers /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif sticking out of their house because they think it is so dark that thieves are everywhere. Its usually so lopsided in the other direction it isn't even funny (MUCH MUCH more likely to have crime in an urban area). Take it easy and have fun in your new home. ENJOY the farmers if there are any, and don't try to turn your beautiful rural area into the city.