Garter Snake In House Siding

The snakes climb up into the openings and use the space behind.

Garter snake in house siding.

Garter snakes in the yard and garden. My motto a house without a snake is not a home. The species of garter snake that live in colder climates spend their winters in hibernation. Gaps between siding and stone veneers brick or any similar material should be repaired to prevent moisture damage and stop snakes from gaining entry.

These small sized snakes are about 2 3 feet in length and its body is covered with a unique brown or reddish tint. A few garter snakes in the garden can be a. They prefer to live in a warm and damp environment. These clusters of garter snakes can number into the hundreds.

Through gaps between brick and siding osborne also warns that snakes can get inside by slipping between bricks if mortar is missing and also between bricks and siding on the exterior of your home. Garter snakes are generally helpful creatures consuming insects around your yard yet their presence isn t always welcome. I had a family of garter snakes living inside my siding exactly same situation as you had when i put the deck on i removed siding to attach the ledger and half a dozen snakes came out of the lower trim piece just like you describe. The snakes may find their way into your siding while looking for food or shelter among shrubs rocks and other landscaping around your home.

I ve heard they could be in my walls and or crawl space. No snakes were harmed in the making of this movie. I do not spend very much time in my yard because of them. Garter snakes aren t considered.

I have had garter snakes around my house patio yard and shed for years. Most disturbing is seeing one go up into the bottom board of my siding. Garter snakes are quite commonly found in gardens and lawns. That one does not look like any of those so most unlikely it is poisonous.

While garter snakes are generally solitary creatures they generally hibernate in large numbers to prevent heat loss and keep their bodies warm. The most distinguishable feature of garter snake is a light shaded stripe running along its back. Garter snakes will travel great distances to hibernate in their particular communal den. They gather in large groups and hibernate together in hidden dens.