How Do You Remove a Snake from a Garden Shed

[AlexN]

Originally Posted by Analog6

Do snakes really like milk or it is a myth?

Never heard of that one... Will let you know..

Ric - Fluffy is pretty resilient, Wasn't happy at the time, but within 20 minutes was very calm again... within an hour he came out for 30 minutes to do some climbing in the lime tree in the back yard... He really enjoys his time out in the sun, and is an all round happier animal for quite a few days after getting 30 ~ 60 mins of natrual sunlight.. It definitely seems that a UV lamp in the enclosure is merely a stop gap.. It does not seem to provide the anywhere near the same heat and energy to the animal as natural sunlight... The colour variations in the skin of my pythons come out really nicely after some time in the sun..

[tlgerdes (Trevor)]

They're the ones Eric. I don't like the "all natural colour and flavour" ones, they taste too fake.

[erick (Eric)]

Did you like the "plane" = "tool in shed" Who says I'm off-topic!

[unnamed soldier]

I too am into reptile keeping and find it a little disturbing that the immediate reaction is to kill the snake from some people.. keeping in mind it is illegal to do so...............................

the chances are the snake has already left as most are nocturnal (so you won't see it) and your shed no doubt provides very little in the way of a quality heat source or water....

a previous comment about all snakes being venomous is a great way to view all snakes if you DON'T know what it is!! you don't want to get bitten by an adult coastal carpet python even though they are non-venomous as they have one hell of a mouth!!

trying to lure it out may be something to try if you know what your doing but not something I would recommend as most methods mentioned probably have the human and snake too close to each other for me...

IMO it got in with the door closed(??) it will get out... it is not there too hunt you so it will leave when it realises there is nothing in there.. it may have seen you before you saw it and ran (slithered) into the closest hide it could find!!

josh

[floyd_2 (Dean)]

..and now for the milk and honey in a sauce bottle results. I came home and checked the shed...no action. As many have suggested, given that there's no water or food in my shed (only milk & honey in a sauce bottle) I would say that my new friend has long since moved on to greener pastures. Regardless, I'll be wearing boots and jeans when I'm in the shed on the weekend (just in case )

[tlgerdes (Trevor)]

Wouldnt banging on the shed walls for 10 mins give the snake a reason to move on? The vibrations would drive it nuts.

[erick (Eric)]

Originally Posted by unnamed soldier

I too am into reptile keeping and find it a little disturbing that the immediate reaction is to kill the snake from some people..

While my children were in primary school I got to see two editions of an Australian children's book. Family having holiday. Old version - "we saw a snake on the road. We stopped and Dad got a stick and killed it" New version -"we saw a snake on the road. We stopped and watched it from a distance until the snake moved away into the grass."

[taminga16 (Greg)]

Originally Posted by erick

Did you like the "plane" = "tool in shed" Who says I'm off-topic!

Come on Eric I cant wait for the stop animation.

Greg.

[Ric]

Hi Alex,

Fluffy the Python, that is sheer class, I love it.

I see you have a Pythonesque sense of humour.

[unnamed soldier]

Originally Posted by tlgerdes

Wouldnt banging on the shed walls for 10 mins give the snake a reason to move on? The vibrations would drive it nuts.

True hitting the walls would probably 'drive it nuts' but if i put you into a large metal shed then started banging the wall it'd probably drive you nuts too................ there are many more ways to get it out then trying to piss it off.......

Originally Posted by erick

While my children were in primary school I got to see two editions of an Australian children's book. Family having holiday. Old version - "we saw a snake on the road. We stopped and Dad got a stick and killed it" New version -"we saw a snake on the road. We stopped and watched it from a distance until the snake moved away into the grass."

thanks erick that is kind of cool too see how the childrens books have had to change now that in general its becoming wrong to hurt any animal regardless of whether or not it has fur or feathers!!

josh

[DavidU (Dave)]

Fluffy LOL !

[Octane (Humayun)]

Just for my edification, can these poisonous snakes, such as browns and tigers, bite you through a pair of jeans?

Or am I going to have to wear Mithril all over when I go out bushwalking?

H

[Kevnool (Kev)]

Depends H if you were wearing skin tight jeans.....LOL.

Nothings safe.

Cheers Kev.

[tlgerdes (Trevor)]

Yes, they can bite through denim.

I was always told to walk loudly through the bush, dont tiptoe. Snakes will prefer to get out of your way than confront you. If you suprise them they get angry and defensive.

[tlgerdes (Trevor)]

They have escaped from Erics "plane" old tool shed.

[AlexN]

Some can Humayun.. It all depends on the ferocity of the bite however. A death adder can strike without injecting any venom, a warning if you. Inland Taipans can strike without extending their fangs.. so essentially a warning also.. These situations are rare however...

Provided your jeans are fairly loose fitting you SHOULD be ok... I would go for wearing hiking boots that come up above the ankle.. Most strikes on humans occur to the feet/ankes. and a good pair of leather upper hiking boots should provide adequate protection... Couple that with the superior sense of sight and situational awareness that us humans are lucky to have, and you should have no worries at all...


Ric n Dave, I couldn't think of a better name for something that is going to be 12~15 long and covered in scales... My pets all have strange names like that...

3x Bearded dragons - Bubbles, Squeek and Bob (bob is a big male, he bob his head a lot... seemed fitting)
1x 7yo NT locale BHP - Fluffy.
1x 2yo Jungle python - Yowie (Thats what I end up saying every time Im near her... She Bites..)
1x Green Tree Snake (not to be confused with Green Tree Python) - Grey.
1x Inland Taipan - Nikita (Did you ever see that show "La Femme Nikita" ? That chick was great to look at, lightning fast and could kill you in seconds given the chance and motive... Much like the Taipan..

[tlgerdes (Trevor)]

Originally Posted by AlexN

1x Inland Taipan - Nikita (Did you ever see that show "La Femme Nikita" ? That chick was great to look at, lightning fast and could kill you in seconds given the chance and motive... Much like the Taipan..

just dont invite her in for a coffee and a cuddle

[AlexN]

she's warming (ever so slowly) to human interaction.. When I got her she would strike at the glass of the enclosure if you go too close etc.. that's all backed off now, I still wouldn't stick my hands in the enclosure without having just fed her... But I've held her a couple of times and she seems fairly placid now she's past the juvenile stage of her life... Not like my mates coastal taipan.. That thing is down right crazy....

[tlgerdes (Trevor)]

so in other words..... a typical woman!

[TrevorW]

How to remove snake from shed

Instructions:

1. Open door very slowly with long stick
2. Throw in can of petrol with long wick
3. Ensure you light wick first
4. Run very fast
5. Call fire brigade
6. Lodge insurance claim