How Do You Get Rid Of Western Cottonmouth Snakes?
Western cottonmouths are slightly smaller than the other two cottonmouth species found in the United States. They usually live close to water, but even if your house isn’t near a stream, pond, swamp or lake, you might find them in cool, dark areas of your home or yard. You can catch them using some basic traps, but you should always leave the handling to experts. Use glue traps (designed for rodents) to catch venomous snakes, recommends Purdue University’s Wildlife Conflicts Information website. Attach several glue traps to a board, then position the board near a wall or in a sheltered area where western cottonmouths are likely to pass. Set out damp burlap sacks in places you’ve seen Western cottonmouths, particularly indoors. Snakes may find the dark, cool sacks to be attractive hiding places. Use a stick or other implement, rather than your hands or feet, to periodically check the sacks for western cottonmouths. When you’ve caught western cottonmouths using glue traps or burlap sacks
