Safely Removing a Snake from Your Property - 2
 F. Wayne King photo. |
| After laying a plastic garbage can on its side near the cottonmouth, the property owner stands safely back and reaches out with a regular house broom to sweep the snake into the can. Slow but firm brush strokes are best. Flailing at it with the broom will only agitate the snake. A snake can only strike half its length so the broom is long enough to keep the property owner safely out of striking range. |
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