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Snake in the ductwork!

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Cyclist77
Cyclist77 Member Posts: 267
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: 1,842
    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_2Big Ed_4jim s_2
  • Grallert
    Grallert Member Posts: 1,146

    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: 27,567

    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: 7,257

    I do suggest you find it before your wife does!

    Intplm.Mad Dog_2GGrossBig Ed_4
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 20,447

    Or before the fan gets him

  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 8,663

    Like a Cop once quipped about a Cat 🐈 up in a tree to Mrs Murphy:

    "Don't worry...I've never seen a Cat Skeleton in a tree.....your kitty will make his way down when he's good and ready."

    The snake will find his way out. Mad Dog

    Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.
    GrallertGGrossPC7060
  • Cyclist77
    Cyclist77 Member Posts: 267

    Update !

    This critter has shown up in the basement per my wife. I have in place a sticky snake trap.

    Progress!

  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 27,567
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1897138#Comment_1897138

    That is really tough and cruel for the harmless snake…

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • Cyclist77
    Cyclist77 Member Posts: 267

    Actually it is a temporary catch. You move the critter outside and spray a bit of Pam and it acts as a release agent

    Intplm.
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 27,567

    If you check often enough that it doesn't die of thirst first.

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 17,377
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  • Cyclist77
    Cyclist77 Member Posts: 267

    Now I have to address the rampant groundhog problem! Fortunately this is outside!

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