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Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 01:22 AM

20 hrs ago

Cuz otherwise, we're gonna worry! Hope you're okay, and that the snake found its way back into the wild (and OUT of your HOME!!!)!

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I have a snake on the loose in the house. [View all] littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago OP

Omg! SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #1

She safe. I put her crate up on a table by the bed with her in it. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #9

Ty! SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #30

Can you take her & go rent a room sonewhere nice while the snake gets banished?? SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #2

I'm putting glue traps out. I'm going to be up all night. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #4

Is it big? SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #6

Five feet, maybe four. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #10

5 feet long? SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #13

Will glue traps hold something that massive? SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #14

Are you in a place where snakes are dangerous? Easterncedar 23 hrs ago #3

Yes! littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #5

Alrighty then, I can't suggest you ignore it, I guess Easterncedar 23 hrs ago #12

I'm not sleeping until it's dealt with. I'm pretty sure it's a rat snake. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #33

Sorry you can't sleep, but a rat snake is sort of a good kind to have around, isn't it? Easterncedar 22 hrs ago #42

Not climbing up a wall in your bedroom. 😆 littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #43

I sympathize. Hate to think of it being killed tho. Easterncedar 22 hrs ago #51

I don't plan to kill it. I can put olive oil on the trap once I get it outside. littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #53

Oh I love that! I thought a glue trap might be to kill it Easterncedar 19 hrs ago #92

A machete is not much help really. Unless it's good and sharp... littlemissmartypants 19 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 23 hrs ago #7

Yes! SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #11

I'd have one if the coyotes were nicer around here. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #35

Ah, yes .. the old, "more scared of you than you are of it" schtick stopdiggin 21 hrs ago #72

What kind is it, do you know? SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #8

Yes, can you describe it? surfered 23 hrs ago #19

Positive ID rat snake. Glue traps going down. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #21

Then it can't harm you. Nothing to fear. surfered 22 hrs ago #48

I've calmed down considerably. Thanks for the encouragement, Ed. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #50

🙏 surfered 14 hrs ago #95

One that slithers. 😱 sheshe2 23 hrs ago #24

I would be outra there & in my car heading for a room. SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #40

I'm with you! sheshe2 22 hrs ago #44

... SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #45

I have a friend who goes vasovagal at the sight of a picture of a snake. Thankfully, I'm not that way. littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #46

Snake enid602 23 hrs ago #15

i'm tired of these... ret5hd 23 hrs ago #16

Go ahead. I dare you. 😜😜😜😜 littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #18

... littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #67

Can you describe it ? dweller 23 hrs ago #17

It's a rat snake. I'm pretty sure now. Black will grey stripes. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #20

Do glue traps hold monsters that size? SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #22

These are super size. I use them for spiders. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #25

I'd prob shoot the damned thing if leaving & calling a wildlife relocator isn't an option. SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #29

I'd do more damage to the house than the snake if I shot it. 🤣 littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #31

No doubt, but princess floof would be safe! SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #34

Like this dweller 23 hrs ago #23

It was last seen under the china cabinet. It's in the kitchen still ...hopefully! littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #26

I'd call a professional in the morning iemanja 21 hrs ago #64

Yikes, lmsp! sheshe2 23 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #28

Growing up in the country, there were a few snakes around... sheshe2 23 hrs ago #32

The same way dweller 23 hrs ago #37

My machete's at the barn. I do have hammer but I'd rather catch and release. littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #38

Where Do You Live? Do You Have Dangerous (Poisonous) Snakes in Your Area? Are They Common? The Roux Comes First 23 hrs ago #36

I'm calming down. Part of my problem was I was already wound up over the hockey game. 😄 littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #39

Wound up about the game in a good way or a bad way? johnp3907 20 hrs ago #87

Good. Why do you ask, johnp3907? littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #89

Oh. I saw this! johnp3907 20 hrs ago #88

👍❤️ littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #90

I'm on a farm in the woods. Snakes are all over this property. littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #41

Any chance you could introduce king snakes ? They eat other snakes, even venomous ones. eppur_se_muova 22 hrs ago #49

Opossums eat snakes too. They are all over the place here. littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #52

Opossa ?!? No kidding ! I did not know that, but I guess it's not a big surprise. eppur_se_muova 21 hrs ago #56

Yep. The opossee let me down tonight. 😄 littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #58

The eastern indigo looks beautiful... littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #54

Do you have a 24-hour Mongeese "R" Us open near you? LudwigPastorius 22 hrs ago #47

Hahahaha! Perfect question. Thanks, LP. ❤️😄😆🌞 littlemissmartypants 20 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 22 hrs ago #55

What kind was it? Figarosmom 21 hrs ago #57

Rat snake. Not a good sign. It's in the kitchen under the china cabinet... littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #59

Yeah it is. Figarosmom 21 hrs ago #60

Since the coyotes expanded their range, cats aren't safe here. littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #61

Yeah, that's scary. Figarosmom 21 hrs ago #68

I'm glad you understand. It's a challenge being here alone. ... littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #76

"It's more afraid of you..." JohnnyRingo 21 hrs ago #62

I'm much better now. Thank you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #71

That's my worst nightmare iemanja 21 hrs ago #63

Awful. Happened to me a number of years ago. ALBliberal 21 hrs ago #65

Bull snake... littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #70

I think they were on the younger smaller side but was still ALBliberal 21 hrs ago #74

It's important to know your snakes. Not my favorite creatures but they are here for a reason. ... littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #80

I understand and sympathize completely. I had a snake encounter just niyad 21 hrs ago #66

I love you, niyad. Please do be careful in the garden. I'd miss you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #69

Hugggggs and that isbso sweet. Love you back. niyad 20 hrs ago #75

Call animal control or the sheriff's office. usonian 21 hrs ago #73

If you know it's non-venomous, please don't kill it! Laffy Kat 20 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 20 hrs ago #82

Stay safe and sensible! calimary 20 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 20 hrs ago #83

Please do keep us informed. calimary 20 hrs ago #81

Last seen under the china cabinet. I have put sticky traps out everywhere. littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #85

I understand how you feel Keepthesoulalive 20 hrs ago #84

Watching it going up the wall was different. I'm definitely not happy. littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #86

I was such a dumb ass Keepthesoulalive 19 hrs ago #91

If you have a good idea where it is sarisataka 18 hrs ago #94