what are would have more acreage. Are snakes a big issue especially if you go hiking? (home search, yard)

[goindownsouth2011]

Originally Posted by getatag

I don't think it's illegal to kill a Copperhead, ...you may kill them if you feel endangered.

Yes, prior to the Castle Doctrine coming into law, you could only kill a copperhead if it entered your house with a weapon in it's hand.

[getatag]

Originally Posted by goindownsouth2011

Yes, prior to the Castle Doctrine coming into law, you could only kill a copperhead if it entered your house with a weapon in it's hand.

...... and if it crawls out of the house be sure to drag the body back in before law enforcement arrives!

[flyingscotsman]

Originally Posted by shirlgirl71

No no...no links with pics! Lol
I'm already looking into the possibility of a pet mongoose.

4 Lbs. Granular Snake Repellent

Only EPA-registered snake repellent on the market
Lasts up to 3 months
Repels poisonous and non-poisonous snakes from targeted areas
Covers 1/2 acre
91% repellent rate of garter snakes and rattlesnakes

[shirlgirl71]

Thanks flyingscotsman!
I believe I will be purchasing several containers.

[amploud]

Originally Posted by flyingscotsman

4 Lbs. Granular Snake Repellent

Only EPA-registered snake repellent on the market
Lasts up to 3 months
Repels poisonous and non-poisonous snakes from targeted areas
Covers 1/2 acre
91% repellent rate of garter snakes and rattlesnakes

This doesn't repel all kinds of snakes, it says as much on the label. We tried this and it did nothing.

[getatag]

test of Snake-Away:

Snake Repellent information and Snake repellent effectiveness.

Of course, this is under lab conditions, I might lean toward amploud's findings under homeowner conditions.

[flyingscotsman]

Originally Posted by getatag

test of Snake-Away:

Snake Repellent information and Snake repellent effectiveness.

Of course, this is under lab conditions, I might lean toward amploud's findings under homeowner conditions.

Never had a problem so not used it, sucks to hear that it may not work.

[28173]

Originally Posted by getatag

test of Snake-Away:

Snake Repellent information and Snake repellent effectiveness.

Of course, this is under lab conditions, I might lean toward amploud's findings under homeowner conditions.

Excerpts from The University of Florida (EPA TESTING & PROTOCOL)
87.5% Agkistrodon contortirix, copperhead
21% Agkistrodon piscivorus, water moccasin
75% Coluber constrictor, black racer
91% Crotalus adamanteus, eastern diamondback rattlesnake
91% Crotalus atrox, western diamondback rattlesnake
91% Crotalus horridus, timber rattlesnake
91% Crotalus lepidus, rock rattlesnake
91% Crotalus ruber, red diamond rattlesnake
91% Crotalus viridis, pacific rattlesnake
17% Elaphe guttata, corn or red rat snake
47% Elaphe obsoleta, yellow rat snake
100% Heterodon platyrhinos, eastern hognose snake
100% Micrurus fulvius, eastern coral snake
50% Python molurus, Burmese python
100% Thamnophis marcianus, checkered garter snake

Well, an 87.5% chance to work against copperheads (most common and most aggressive here) is better than nothing.

[getatag]

Originally Posted by 28173

Well, an 87.5% chance to work against copperheads (most common and most aggressive here) is better than nothing.

Yep, Twelve and a half people out of a hundred get bit and die!

[28173]

Originally Posted by getatag

Yep, Twelve and a half people out of a hundred get bit and die!

it gets worst for water moccasin (79% chance of not preventing the snake to get you)... I guess in water the product does not work as well