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101. Roof vents?

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Reply #28)

Tue Jun 16, 2026, 03:10 PM

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once saw a hawk trying to fly holding a decent size snake that wasn't having it. Hawk finally let go and snake landed on neighbor's roof, near a vent. Disappeared down the vent PDQ.

A lot of neighbors (Arizona) have added some pretty serious vent covers on things sticking up from roofs. Always wondered if snakes might be the cause.

Also, does you clothes dryer vent have a rodent proof screen? Snake might get in that way and those dryer vent ducts can get a hole or two.

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I have a snake on the loose in the house. [View all] littlemissmartypants Jun 14 OP

Omg! SheltieLover Jun 14 #1

She safe. I put her crate up on a table by the bed with her in it. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #9

Ty! SheltieLover Jun 14 #30

Can you take her & go rent a room sonewhere nice while the snake gets banished?? SheltieLover Jun 14 #2

I'm putting glue traps out. I'm going to be up all night. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #4

Is it big? SheltieLover Jun 14 #6

Five feet, maybe four. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #10

5 feet long? SheltieLover Jun 14 #13

Will glue traps hold something that massive? SheltieLover Jun 14 #14

Are you in a place where snakes are dangerous? Easterncedar Jun 14 #3

Yes! littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #5

Alrighty then, I can't suggest you ignore it, I guess Easterncedar Jun 14 #12

I'm not sleeping until it's dealt with. I'm pretty sure it's a rat snake. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #33

Sorry you can't sleep, but a rat snake is sort of a good kind to have around, isn't it? Easterncedar Jun 14 #42

Not climbing up a wall in your bedroom. 😆 littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #43

I sympathize. Hate to think of it being killed tho. Easterncedar Jun 14 #51

I don't plan to kill it. I can put olive oil on the trap once I get it outside. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #53

Oh I love that! I thought a glue trap might be to kill it Easterncedar Jun 15 #92

A machete is not much help really. Unless it's good and sharp... littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #93

My cricket story Marthe48 Tuesday #96

Bless you for your patience and care. Crickets can be so noisy! littlemissmartypants Tuesday #111

When I see a snake I get startled Marthe48 Tuesday #112

❤️ littlemissmartypants Tuesday #115

The odds are it's not venomous and it's more scared of you. This is when you should have a cat. surfered Jun 14 #7

Yes! SheltieLover Jun 14 #11

I'd have one if the coyotes were nicer around here. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #35

Ah, yes .. the old, "more scared of you than you are of it" schtick stopdiggin Jun 15 #72

What kind is it, do you know? SheltieLover Jun 14 #8

Yes, can you describe it? surfered Jun 14 #19

Positive ID rat snake. Glue traps going down. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #21

Then it can't harm you. Nothing to fear. surfered Jun 14 #48

I've calmed down considerably. Thanks for the encouragement, Ed. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #50

🙏 surfered Jun 15 #95

One that slithers. 😱 sheshe2 Jun 14 #24

I would be outra there & in my car heading for a room. SheltieLover Jun 14 #40

I'm with you! sheshe2 Jun 14 #44

... SheltieLover Jun 14 #45

I have a friend who goes vasovagal at the sight of a picture of a snake. Thankfully, I'm not that way. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #46

My father couldn't watch snake scenes on tv. He Ilsa Tuesday #113

Snake eating snakes are the ones that are truly amazing. littlemissmartypants Tuesday #114

Snake enid602 Jun 14 #15

i'm tired of these... ret5hd Jun 14 #16

Go ahead. I dare you. 😜😜😜😜 littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #18

... littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #67

Can you describe it ? dweller Jun 14 #17

It's a rat snake. I'm pretty sure now. Black will grey stripes. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #20

Do glue traps hold monsters that size? SheltieLover Jun 14 #22

These are super size. I use them for spiders. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #25

I'd prob shoot the damned thing if leaving & calling a wildlife relocator isn't an option. SheltieLover Jun 14 #29

I'd do more damage to the house than the snake if I shot it. 🤣 littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #31

No doubt, but princess floof would be safe! SheltieLover Jun 14 #34

Like this dweller Jun 14 #23

It was last seen under the china cabinet. It's in the kitchen still ...hopefully! littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #26

I'd call a professional in the morning iemanja Jun 15 #64

Yikes, lmsp! sheshe2 Jun 14 #27

It's not the first snake here and probably won't be the last. I just wish I knew how it got in. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #28

Growing up in the country, there were a few snakes around... sheshe2 Jun 14 #32

The same way dweller Jun 14 #37

My machete's at the barn. I do have hammer but I'd rather catch and release. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #38

Roof vents? Attilatheblond Tuesday #101

Where Do You Live? Do You Have Dangerous (Poisonous) Snakes in Your Area? Are They Common? The Roux Comes First Jun 14 #36

I'm calming down. Part of my problem was I was already wound up over the hockey game. 😄 littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #39

Wound up about the game in a good way or a bad way? johnp3907 Jun 15 #87

Good. Why do you ask, johnp3907? littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #89

Oh. I saw this! johnp3907 Jun 15 #88

👍❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #90

I'm on a farm in the woods. Snakes are all over this property. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #41

Any chance you could introduce king snakes ? They eat other snakes, even venomous ones. eppur_se_muova Jun 14 #49

Opossums eat snakes too. They are all over the place here. littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #52

Opossa ?!? No kidding ! I did not know that, but I guess it's not a big surprise. eppur_se_muova Jun 15 #56

Yep. The opossee let me down tonight. 😄 littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #58

The eastern indigo looks beautiful... littlemissmartypants Jun 14 #54

Do you have a 24-hour Mongeese "R" Us open near you? LudwigPastorius Jun 14 #47

Hahahaha! Perfect question. Thanks, LP. ❤️😄😆🌞 littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #77

Grab your pet, walk out the door, and never go back. That's what I'd do. House and contents would be for sale tomorrow. sinkingfeeling Jun 14 #55

What kind was it? Figarosmom Jun 15 #57

Rat snake. Not a good sign. It's in the kitchen under the china cabinet... littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #59

Yeah it is. Figarosmom Jun 15 #60

Since the coyotes expanded their range, cats aren't safe here. littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #61

Yeah, that's scary. Figarosmom Jun 15 #68

I'm glad you understand. It's a challenge being here alone. ... littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #76

"It's more afraid of you..." JohnnyRingo Jun 15 #62

I'm much better now. Thank you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #71

That's my worst nightmare iemanja Jun 15 #63

Awful. Happened to me a number of years ago. ALBliberal Jun 15 #65

Bull snake... littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #70

I think they were on the younger smaller side but was still ALBliberal Jun 15 #74

It's important to know your snakes. Not my favorite creatures but they are here for a reason. ... littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #80

I understand and sympathize completely. I had a snake encounter just niyad Jun 15 #66

I love you, niyad. Please do be careful in the garden. I'd miss you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #69

Hugggggs and that isbso sweet. Love you back. niyad Jun 15 #75

Call animal control or the sheriff's office. usonian Jun 15 #73

If you know it's non-venomous, please don't kill it! Laffy Kat Jun 15 #78

You can release creatures from glue traps. You can come over and help me be on the lookout or stand watch... littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #82

Stay safe and sensible! calimary Jun 15 #79

I'm ok now, cm. I probably won't get much sleep. But I'm not freaking out about it anymore. ... littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #83

Please do keep us informed. calimary Jun 15 #81

Last seen under the china cabinet. I have put sticky traps out everywhere. littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #85

I understand how you feel Keepthesoulalive Jun 15 #84

Watching it going up the wall was different. I'm definitely not happy. littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #86

I was such a dumb ass Keepthesoulalive Jun 15 #91

If you have a good idea where it is sarisataka Jun 15 #94

did you get it? Kali Tuesday #97

It was in the kitchen until yesterday. littlemissmartypants Tuesday #98

scorpions are a minor nuisance Kali Tuesday #99

Wow. I know that was scary. How old is he now? littlemissmartypants Tuesday #100

36 Kali Tuesday #104

👍😉 ❤️ littlemissmartypants Tuesday #107

Baby rattlers are more dangerous because they haven't learned to control the release of venom yet Bayard Tuesday #103

also less likely to have used any they have stored yet either Kali Tuesday #105

OMG. I have no advice and only wishes for you to catch him. Good luck. Scrivener7 Tuesday #102

Thanks, Scrivener7. I appreciate that. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Tuesday #110

I have a number of snake stories from when I lived in Calif. Bayard Tuesday #106

I'm sorry to hear about your cat and your doxie. littlemissmartypants Tuesday #109

I googled, "products to keep snakes away from house" Bayard Wednesday #116

My father's old farmhouse in NE North Carolina had a few snakes around. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #108

"Damned snake making me do housework" True Dough Wednesday #117

I haven't seen it since it slithered into the laundry room, True. littlemissmartypants Wednesday #118

Well, True Dough Wednesday #119

Awe. Thanks. littlemissmartypants Thursday #120