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chezankev
06-22-08, 03:23 PM
Hi, I have garter snakes that have decided to take up residence down the sides of my inground pool. Are there any ways to either dispose of them or chase them off?

WDIBAA
06-22-08, 03:31 PM
They might be a protected species in your area. To avoid trouble "wit' da' Man" call animal control.
chezankev
06-22-08, 04:11 PM
Roger that, thanks for the heads-up!

Gunguy45
06-22-08, 04:19 PM
Garter snakes? Protected? Maybe out on the left coast..lol. Gotta be something they don't like....mothballs? a mongoose?

Try a search for controlling garter snakes?
chezankev
06-22-08, 04:47 PM
A mongoose, Hmmmmm. Perhaps the mothballs might be a better starting point :)
cwbuff
06-25-08, 08:57 AM
If you can catch them, box them up and send them to me. Garter snakes are a great thing to have around - just not around the pool. :)

I would try to catch them and transport, not kill them because they are beneficial. OTOH you gotta do what you gotta do.