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PVE Snake Control

Snake Info: All snakes are carnivorous predators that feed on a variety of small prey. Like many predators, they can be beneficial in the elimination of unwanted vermin. However, many people are not comfortable having snakes around, particularly venomous snakes.

NOTE: If you find a snake and you do not know whether or not it is poisonous, the safest thing to do is to leave it alone and call PVE. If you or someone else is bitten by a poisonous snake, you should immediately seek medical attention at the nearest hospital or medical facility.

People are most likely to encounter snakes if their property provides good snake habitat. Like all animals, snakes are looking for a good place to hunt and live. Sometimes people just happen to come across transient snakes. A venomous snake is most dangerous if surprised or provoked. Many venomous snakes give a warning (such as the rattle of a rattlesnake) or other signs before striking, though this is not always the case. Snakes must be within striking range in order to inflict a bite. This varies by snake, but can be up to half the snake's body length. Most venomous bites fall under accident categories, and (as evidenced by the high number of hand and arm bites) careless handling or provoking.

Let PVE safely identify, capture, and remove an unwanted snake.

I am familiar with the snakes of Pennsylvania, their behavior, and the best method of capture and transportation. I have specialty professional snake tongs that exert enough pressure to restrain the snake, but not so much that the snake is exposed to injury. It is unwise to attempt to catch snakes by hand.

If you have a persistent problem with snakes on your property, I can help. I am schooled in habitat modification, which will make your property less attractive to snakes. In addition, I apply a specially designed repellant that assists in keeping snakes out of the area. I also have snake traps which I can set to capture a hiding snake in a building.

Call: 1-800-724-9468 or 610-845-0511 or email: philjam@enter.net