Garter Snake In House Siding

Garter snakes are quite commonly found in gardens and lawns.

Garter snake in house siding. I ve heard they could be in my walls and or crawl space. 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. These clusters of garter snakes can number into the hundreds. The species of garter snake that live in colder climates spend their winters in hibernation.

I ve had garter snakes ribbon snake black rat or pilot black snakes midlands brown snake prairie king snake worm snake yellow bellied racer and for a short visit rough green snakes. No snakes were harmed in the making of this movie. They prefer to live in a warm and damp environment. They gather in large groups and hibernate together in hidden dens.

Most disturbing is seeing one go up into the bottom board of my siding. These small sized snakes are about 2 3 feet in length and its body is covered with a unique brown or reddish tint. Gaps between siding and stone veneers brick or any similar material should be repaired to prevent moisture damage and stop snakes from gaining entry. 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 aren t considered. Garter snakes will travel great distances to hibernate in their particular communal den. Garter snakes are generally helpful creatures consuming insects around your yard yet their presence isn t always welcome. I have had garter snakes around my house patio yard and shed for years.

Garter snakes in the yard and garden. That one does not look like any of those so most unlikely it is poisonous. The snakes may find their way into your siding while looking for food or shelter among shrubs rocks and other landscaping around your home. The most distinguishable feature of garter snake is a light shaded stripe running along its back.

While garter snakes are generally solitary creatures they generally hibernate in large numbers to prevent heat loss and keep their bodies warm. A few garter snakes in the garden can be a. Older garage with loose siding. My motto a house without a snake is not a home.