A rattlesnake lives in my garage, i want to know where it attacks, how it attacks, and what i can use for defences. Thanks email me sometime! _vivagafer@hotmail.com
Answers:
Call animal control, patrol, whatever it is.
Although rattlesnakes can climb, they seldom do.
They do not "attack" per se, as they are not aggressive. But they will defend themselves if provoked.
You should remove the snake from your garage, release it outside, and clean up the garage so as to eliminate the hiding places.
well it can strike but not jump and it will rattle if you get 2 close unless its to young and if you have a freezer or any appliances in there he might be under them cuz there is enough heat for him to live under there and if you have mice he is probably eating them and you can shoot him with sum water(cold water) because he wants heat and would'nt like that and you can catch him by having a mouse(dead or alive)in a box or cage and drop it on him and he goes after whatever he thinks smells good(mice)
most rattlesnakes only attack if they feel threatened and cant get away. im sure they would stay on the floor, ive never heard of them climbing. i almost stepped on one a couple of times. oh yeh, if they see or smell you, they will hide, or/and rattle to warn you they are there. i would get someone to remove it from my garage, though... just in case.
Rattlesnakes usually do not "attack" unless they feel threatened. If I were you, I would call animal control to have it removed from the garage. Also, a rattlesnake can strike from an elevated surface, such as your fridge.
As previously stated, it wont "attack". How it defends itself is by curling up and rattling. If you continue to harass it, or get too close, it will lunge at whatever part of you it can get. This is typically you foot or leg. As far as the fridge goes, all snakes can climb, but I doubt it would go to the top of the fridge. If there were low shelves, maybe a bench in the sun, possibly, but I doubt anything above waste high.
get the snake removed but a snake will strike were ever it feels threatened so id doesn't really matter were it is
Of the few poisonous snakes in the US, rattlesnakes are the least hesitant to bite if feeling threatened. When in the garage, always be aware of your surroundings. Perhaps use a large pole or stick to shift things slightly before sticking your hand in an area with little visibility.
The only thing you'll have to worry about is accidentally stepping on/grabbing it. For example, say you're reaching up on a shelf to get something and the snake is up there. It will see your hand as a predator and might strike in defense. Usually you'll hear the rattle warning, but if you realllllly surprise it, then it might just strike.
If you find it on the floor or something, it will most likely rear up or coil tensely in a striking position. Here are a few pictures of their defensive/aggressive postures:
This first is a striking posture in which the snake is full ready to strike if necessary. If you find a snake in this position do NOT make any quick movements (actually, never make quick movements around snakes, as this startles them) Just back away slowly.
http://www.foodpoisonblog.com/rattlesnak...
This second picture is a defensive posture of a snake that isn't using its last resort of biting. It's hiding its head and rattling its tail in a warning to leave it alone.
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Technically, you can buy a special pole-like device used to catch snakes to transport them to a new area. The problem with this is rattlesnakes (unlike many other species) have a hard time adapting to a completely new environment. They are also very territorial, so the moved snake might fall victim to the resident rattlesnake of the area you set it loose in. Relocating rattlers is often a death sentence for the snake. For this reason, find a professional who will be able to relocate it to the best new environment they're able to find.
When you enter your garage, make very clear, solid footsteps. This alerts the snake to your presence and it will choose to hide or rattle. (note: snakes cannot hear; but they sense vibrations very well) This is much better than tiptoeing around and accidentally surprising it---which will more than likely make it lash out.
On the bright side: you won't have many mice gnawing on things in your garage! ^.~
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