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I was out on a buddy's farm the other day, and I was surprised at the number of fire ants that were around. Since we've had a warm winter, I am also wondering about snakes.
I have an older truck, and I want to go to a salvage yard, and pull a few pieces off of an instrument panel. The fasteners on the pieces that I need are under the dash, hidden out of sight. I would have to "feel around" to get to the fasteners, and if the snake population is active right now, and if a snake is under the dash, it's a perfect scenario in which to get bit.
So...what about it? Do y'all think that snakes are still dormant, or might they be about?
I would think if they are not fully dormant they would still be pretty lethargic given the temps in the evening. Bang a long ratchet extension of something around under there or use your phone camera to see whats up there. I personally would worry more about bees/wasps/hornets being up there more than a snake though.
You will probably be fine. I can't imagine snakes will be where there isnt a reliable food source (mice, rats, etc). Rodents will only survive for so long on Cheeto crumbs in floorboards.
I was out on a buddy's farm the other day, and I was surprised at the number of fire ants that were around. Since we've had a warm winter, I am also wondering about snakes.
I have an older truck, and I want to go to a salvage yard, and pull a few pieces off of an instrument panel. The fasteners on the pieces that I need are under the dash, hidden out of sight. I would have to "feel around" to get to the fasteners, and if the snake population is active right now, and if a snake is under the dash, it's a perfect scenario in which to get bit.
So...what about it? Do y'all think that snakes are still dormant, or might they be about?
Feeling around like that, I would worry more about cutting myself on something rusty and getting lockjaw or grabbing hold of a Brown recluse or black widow spider. However, the spiders need moisture available and it is probably too hot and dry for spiders. I wouldn't worry about snakes as our poisonous snakes don't live in that kind of environment and could only get in if there was a way for them to crawl in from the outside. Just wear a pair of gloves and don't worry.
I would think if they are not fully dormant they would still be pretty lethargic given the temps in the evening. Bang a long ratchet extension of something around under there or use your phone camera to see whats up there. I personally would worry more about bees/wasps/hornets being up there more than a snake though.
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Originally Posted by spankys bbq
You will probably be fine. I can't imagine snakes will be where there isnt a reliable food source (mice, rats, etc). Rodents will only survive for so long on Cheeto crumbs in floorboards.
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Originally Posted by Jewkranian
Feeling around like that, I would worry more about cutting myself on something rusty and getting lockjaw or grabbing hold of a Brown recluse or black widow spider. However, the spiders need moisture available and it is probably too hot and dry for spiders. I wouldn't worry about snakes as our poisonous snakes don't live in that kind of environment and could only get in if there was a way for them to crawl in from the outside. Just wear a pair of gloves and don't worry.
Snakes do not like air being blown on them. It will make them crawl away. I suggest spraying some aerosol insect spray under the dash and seats a few minutes before you start reaching into places you can not see.BY then any snake will leave and spiders ,ants will be dead.
Snakes do not like air being blown on them. It will make them crawl away. I suggest spraying some aerosol insect spray under the dash and seats a few minutes before you start reaching into places you can not see.BY then any snake will leave and spiders ,ants will be dead.
In Florida, I used mothballs in areas where snakes might nest, i.e., under the patio. It works. It is a popular repellent in Fla.
Appreciate the reply Jewkranian; I have heard as much, about mothballs.
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