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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we visit the Snaketuary?

Yes! But we do have to set up an appointment first. Please call or email us to set up an appointment!

How do I keep snakes away from my house?

Snakes won't make your home its home, unless there is a constant food source. As long as you don't have a problem with mice and rats, the snake will keep moving. And, just because you see one, doesn't necessarily mean you will see another one. They don't run in pairs or groups.

The best thing to do is keep your grass cut real low and get rid of any hiding spots in your yard.

Snakes are ectotherms, which means they can't regulate their own body temperature. They use the outside temperature to warm up and cool down. If it gets too hot, they look for a cooler spot. If it gets to cold, they look for a warmer spot.

Also, if you have a pond or creek, especially if you have fish, that creates a water source and a food source for snakes.

See our other answer about 'snake repellents'.

Do 'snake repellents' work?

Lime, sulphur, moth balls, and even Snake Away do NOT work. It's not toxic to snakes. Plus, that stuff has a chemical in it called Naphthalene. Naphthalene is extremely harmful for people to breathe in and can make people very sick. It's actually a carcinogen, so it can cause cancer. So don't put any of that out.

How can you tell if a snake is venomous or not?

A few non venomous snakes can mimic venomous snakes.

You can't go by the head shape. NON venomous Rat Snakes and Water Snakes can and will both flatten their heads into a diamond or triangle triangle shape.

You also can't go by the eyes. Even though the pit vipers (Water Moccasins, Copperheads, and Rattlesnakes) do have a cat slit pupil, their eyes will dilate in low light situations, just like people's eyes, so they will look round. We also have Coral Snakes, which have round pupils. Plus, you don't want to get close enough to look.

Rat Snakes and King Snakes sometimes rattle their tails against things to sound like a Rattlesnake.

In Louisiana, we only have 6 venomous snakes, so once you learn what those look like, it becomes fairly easy to tell which ones are venomous.

Does Steve's Snaketuary deal with other animals or just snakes?

Steve's Snaketuary is mainly snakes, but we also have other reptiles and can take in certain pet reptiles. We have our permits and certifications for snakes and reptiles, including venomous and large constrictors. We do NOT deal with cats, dogs, birds, or other warm-blooded animals.

'The only good snake is a dead snake!'

Please do NOT kill snakes. ALL snakes are good snakes, even the venomous ones! They are beneficial to the environment. They eat rodents, which can spread diseases to people. Even the venom from venomous snakes is now being used for medicine to cure Cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and help strokes victims. Please contact Steve's Snaketuary if you need a snake safely removed from your property.

Steve's Snaketuary

Shreveport, LA 71106
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