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I see no more snakes here in 23 years than I did in Pennsylvania.
We have a couple of black snakes around the house, but my back yard is a snake friendly jungle. Actually, I don't see snakes in the back yard, but around the house every now and then. Every couple of years. I assume they are around and I am not seeing them.
In 23 years, I have never seen a copperhead.
Put him in a highrise condo! All he'll have to worry about is the crazed neighbor who keeps a python or boa constrictor as a pet.
We live in a heavily wooded neighborhood and have seen three copperheads in our yard this year. Last year we saw two - including one I found underneath the cut off valve for the sprinkler system as reached in to turn it off! Prior to that we lived in a less treed, smaller lot neighborhood for 12 years and never saw one. So I would say the less trees and underbrush the better.
Don't buy new construction in the outer edges of the Triangle. Those areas used to be woods or farmland, and tend to have surrounding wooded areas. Ergo, more snakes.
Thank you so much everyone! Love all the tips. I really appreciate the tips, feedback and comments. He actually seems to be softening up a bit. I agree something with a just a few trees, clean landscaping, and he certainly won’t be doing any gardening. It’s a lifestyle adjustment for sure, but one that’s worth it I think!
We live in a heavily wooded neighborhood and have seen three copperheads in our yard this year. Last year we saw two - including one I found underneath the cut off valve for the sprinkler system as reached in to turn it off! Prior to that we lived in a less treed, smaller lot neighborhood for 12 years and never saw one. So I would say the less trees and underbrush the better.
In the 7 years I lived in NC, I saw too many snakes to count. If you live in or near a wooded area, you have snakes and are likely to see them. I was in the parks almost daily walking the greenways and paths and they are chock full of copperheads. You may not always see them, but they see you!
This copperhead was seen in Bond Park on our morning walk.
Thank you so much everyone! Love all the tips. I really appreciate the tips, feedback and comments. He actually seems to be softening up a bit. I agree something with a just a few trees, clean landscaping, and he certainly won’t be doing any gardening. It’s a lifestyle adjustment for sure, but one that’s worth it I think!
We just bought our house a year and a half ago and after the initial cleanup, I set about cutting the bottom branches/limbs of all the shrubs and trees. I like the way it looks and gives me a better view under them in case there is a critter taking a siesta.
I've heard the suggestion about not reaching your hand anywhere you can't see, and I remember that when I'm doing yard work. I also know of people who have gotten them in their garages so I keep an eye out for dark / covered areas. I don't go outside without shoes on. I'm more vigilant late in the day when snakes will sometimes keep themselves warm on paved surfaces like roads and stone.
It is something you get used to over time. It's really only the Copperheads that I worry about and there are ways to be smart about exposing yourself to them.
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