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Figarosmom

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60. Yeah it is.

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Reply #59)

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 12:22 AM

23 hrs ago

Spent summers on my Grandma's farm. Rattle snakes in the out house and always finding snake skins in the unheated back room used for storage in the winter. Never saw mouse dropping or mice though, that I can remember. I think there were enough cats around for that.

Isn't it about the time they lay their eggs?

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I have a snake on the loose in the house. [View all] littlemissmartypants Yesterday OP

Omg! SheltieLover Yesterday #1

She safe. I put her crate up on a table by the bed with her in it. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #9

Ty! SheltieLover Yesterday #30

Can you take her & go rent a room sonewhere nice while the snake gets banished?? SheltieLover Yesterday #2

I'm putting glue traps out. I'm going to be up all night. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #4

Is it big? SheltieLover Yesterday #6

Five feet, maybe four. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #10

5 feet long? SheltieLover Yesterday #13

Will glue traps hold something that massive? SheltieLover Yesterday #14

Are you in a place where snakes are dangerous? Easterncedar Yesterday #3

Yes! littlemissmartypants Yesterday #5

Alrighty then, I can't suggest you ignore it, I guess Easterncedar Yesterday #12

I'm not sleeping until it's dealt with. I'm pretty sure it's a rat snake. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #33

Sorry you can't sleep, but a rat snake is sort of a good kind to have around, isn't it? Easterncedar Yesterday #42

Not climbing up a wall in your bedroom. 😆 littlemissmartypants Yesterday #43

I sympathize. Hate to think of it being killed tho. Easterncedar Yesterday #51

I don't plan to kill it. I can put olive oil on the trap once I get it outside. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #53

Oh I love that! I thought a glue trap might be to kill it Easterncedar 21 hrs ago #92

A machete is not much help really. Unless it's good and sharp... littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #93

The odds are it's not venomous and it's more scared of you. This is when you should have a cat. surfered Yesterday #7

Yes! SheltieLover Yesterday #11

I'd have one if the coyotes were nicer around here. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #35

Ah, yes .. the old, "more scared of you than you are of it" schtick stopdiggin 22 hrs ago #72

What kind is it, do you know? SheltieLover Yesterday #8

Yes, can you describe it? surfered Yesterday #19

Positive ID rat snake. Glue traps going down. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #21

Then it can't harm you. Nothing to fear. surfered Yesterday #48

I've calmed down considerably. Thanks for the encouragement, Ed. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #50

🙏 surfered 15 hrs ago #95

One that slithers. 😱 sheshe2 Yesterday #24

I would be outra there & in my car heading for a room. SheltieLover Yesterday #40

I'm with you! sheshe2 Yesterday #44

... SheltieLover Yesterday #45

I have a friend who goes vasovagal at the sight of a picture of a snake. Thankfully, I'm not that way. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #46

Snake enid602 Yesterday #15

i'm tired of these... ret5hd Yesterday #16

Go ahead. I dare you. 😜😜😜😜 littlemissmartypants Yesterday #18

... littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #67

Can you describe it ? dweller Yesterday #17

It's a rat snake. I'm pretty sure now. Black will grey stripes. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #20

Do glue traps hold monsters that size? SheltieLover Yesterday #22

These are super size. I use them for spiders. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #25

I'd prob shoot the damned thing if leaving & calling a wildlife relocator isn't an option. SheltieLover Yesterday #29

I'd do more damage to the house than the snake if I shot it. 🤣 littlemissmartypants Yesterday #31

No doubt, but princess floof would be safe! SheltieLover Yesterday #34

Like this dweller Yesterday #23

It was last seen under the china cabinet. It's in the kitchen still ...hopefully! littlemissmartypants Yesterday #26

I'd call a professional in the morning iemanja 23 hrs ago #64

Yikes, lmsp! sheshe2 Yesterday #27

It's not the first snake here and probably won't be the last. I just wish I knew how it got in. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #28

Growing up in the country, there were a few snakes around... sheshe2 Yesterday #32

The same way dweller Yesterday #37

My machete's at the barn. I do have hammer but I'd rather catch and release. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #38

Where Do You Live? Do You Have Dangerous (Poisonous) Snakes in Your Area? Are They Common? The Roux Comes First Yesterday #36

I'm calming down. Part of my problem was I was already wound up over the hockey game. 😄 littlemissmartypants Yesterday #39

Wound up about the game in a good way or a bad way? johnp3907 22 hrs ago #87

Good. Why do you ask, johnp3907? littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #89

Oh. I saw this! johnp3907 22 hrs ago #88

👍❤️ littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #90

I'm on a farm in the woods. Snakes are all over this property. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #41

Any chance you could introduce king snakes ? They eat other snakes, even venomous ones. eppur_se_muova Yesterday #49

Opossums eat snakes too. They are all over the place here. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #52

Opossa ?!? No kidding ! I did not know that, but I guess it's not a big surprise. eppur_se_muova 23 hrs ago #56

Yep. The opossee let me down tonight. 😄 littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #58

The eastern indigo looks beautiful... littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #54

Do you have a 24-hour Mongeese "R" Us open near you? LudwigPastorius Yesterday #47

Hahahaha! Perfect question. Thanks, LP. ❤️😄😆🌞 littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #77

Grab your pet, walk out the door, and never go back. That's what I'd do. House and contents would be for sale tomorrow. sinkingfeeling 23 hrs ago #55

What kind was it? Figarosmom 23 hrs ago #57

Rat snake. Not a good sign. It's in the kitchen under the china cabinet... littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #59

Yeah it is. Figarosmom 23 hrs ago #60

Since the coyotes expanded their range, cats aren't safe here. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #61

Yeah, that's scary. Figarosmom 23 hrs ago #68

I'm glad you understand. It's a challenge being here alone. ... littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #76

"It's more afraid of you..." JohnnyRingo 23 hrs ago #62

I'm much better now. Thank you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #71

That's my worst nightmare iemanja 23 hrs ago #63

Awful. Happened to me a number of years ago. ALBliberal 23 hrs ago #65

Bull snake... littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #70

I think they were on the younger smaller side but was still ALBliberal 22 hrs ago #74

It's important to know your snakes. Not my favorite creatures but they are here for a reason. ... littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #80

I understand and sympathize completely. I had a snake encounter just niyad 23 hrs ago #66

I love you, niyad. Please do be careful in the garden. I'd miss you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #69

Hugggggs and that isbso sweet. Love you back. niyad 22 hrs ago #75

Call animal control or the sheriff's office. usonian 22 hrs ago #73

If you know it's non-venomous, please don't kill it! Laffy Kat 22 hrs ago #78

You can release creatures from glue traps. You can come over and help me be on the lookout or stand watch... littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #82

Stay safe and sensible! calimary 22 hrs ago #79

I'm ok now, cm. I probably won't get much sleep. But I'm not freaking out about it anymore. ... littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #83

Please do keep us informed. calimary 22 hrs ago #81

Last seen under the china cabinet. I have put sticky traps out everywhere. littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #85

I understand how you feel Keepthesoulalive 22 hrs ago #84

Watching it going up the wall was different. I'm definitely not happy. littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #86

I was such a dumb ass Keepthesoulalive 21 hrs ago #91

If you have a good idea where it is sarisataka 19 hrs ago #94