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Just moved here from PA where we had a TERRIBLE tick problem. Our dear family dog got lyme disease and died before we moved here. Just made us sick to our stomach. We were elated to move away from the tick problem there, but have been informed that SNAKES are what we have to look forward to here in NC. Is this true? How bad is it? We are looking at building in a new community with a 1/3 acrea wooded back lot with a stream behind. Is this a recipe for disaster?
My husband is absolutely TERRIFIED of snakes so ALL input is appreciated to help us with our home search. Do we do new construction on a treeless lot, a older home, etc?
Sorry to inform but you'll likely see 100 ticks before you ever see a snake. I saw two black snakes last year, which is about 2 more snakes than I usually see. I wouldn't let snakes deter you away from any home site. So to answer your question, no, they are not bad here.
There are snakes but only in their own specific habitats. So a poisonous snake such as a cotton mouth - you will not find unless you are in a swampy, marshy area or possibly around the periphery of a creek/cove in lake/river.
I believe the most often spotted poisonous snake would be copperheads, but again, they are very specific about where they hang out, LOL . . . wooded areas, under wood piles, leaves . . .
You may encounter a king snake or black snake . . . in my life, I have not seen a snake even once every five years. I saw them more often as a kid playing out in the woods . . .
As Carolina Guy said . . . you will find many more ticks than snakes. Do be aware that the deer ticks is prevalent here . . . and thus Lyme disease is possible.
I am so so sorry about your beloved dog. If you find a tick on an animal, I believe they can do a blood test to determine if the dog has Lyme disease . . . and can give him/her antibiotics, but finding the tick is the thing. I have had family members contract Lyme Disease - but w/ early treatment, it can be overcome w/o the debilitating effects.
Do not be worried about snakes here! I really have my doubts that PA has less snakes than NC - but have not checked that out . . . dont you all have copperheads up there, too?
I am around areas that could be breeding grounds due to my kayaking and in the three years I have not seen a snake around here. Take the above advice and keep you grass trimmed and landscaping neat.
I was kayaking and my pookie inform me that a snake was approaching so I began to hit it with my paddle. I swat it really hard and it broke what they thought was a snake into two pieces.
It was just a rotted floating stick
In our 3 years here I have seen only one snake. We are located near water as well, and have not found a problem with it. We keep our grass trimmed and extra brush cleaned up. If you do that there should be no problem. Best of luck to you!
My home backs up to a wooded area which backs up to farmland and I have yet to see a snake and I spend a lot of time out in the yard, but I have only been here since last August. My buddy who has been here over a year has only seen two which one was in the area that they were excavating and it took off into the woods and the other he found on the street which he and his helper ended up taking him back to the shop and it has been the shop pet for over 6 months now.
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