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Snake in the ductwork!

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Cyclist77
Cyclist77 Member Posts: 262
in THE MAIN WALL

A small garter snake got into the house and before I could deal with it it escaped into the cold air return!

So any thoughts as how to deal with this?

Yikes!

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  • PC7060
    PC7060 Member Posts: 1,822
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/204397/snake-in-the-ductwork

    leave it be, it will find a way out. They are harmless creature. May even help with any bug problems

    Mad Dog_2
  • Grallert
    Grallert Member Posts: 1,142

    The snake will very likely come out the opening it entered through or one of the other returns if there are other returns. Keep an eye on them and when you see the snake coming out cover the return and catch the snake. It will poop on you but that's about all you can do aside from dismantling all the returns.

    Miss Hall's School service mechanic, greenhouse manager, teacher, dog walker and designated driver

    Mad Dog_2
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 27,495

    Garter snakes are quite harmless — to you ad your house. To bugs and small rodents and the like, not so much. Welcome it!

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 7,171

    I do suggest you find it before your wife does!

    Intplm.Mad Dog_2GGross

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