Midwest Snake Relocation

A very gentle copperhead recently relocated. This guy was found nestled under some elderberry along someone’s walkway.
One of the main things I tell people when I get asked “How can I keep snakes out of my yard” is don’t create habitat.
Popular shrubs and bushes along walk ways and paths are perfect habitat for an ambush predator. Keeping them trimmed up, ~6” from the ground, helps persuade snakes to keep along their way and not hang out in your yard.

Been awhile since I’ve been active here and on my other account, but I’ve had my hands full with my beautiful twin daughters. I’m still out here saving snakes and working with landowners, but I wanted to give a shout out to the business I started a while back now that things have calmed down at home. Right now I offer brush clearing, timber removal, and habitat/land restoration. I will also be selling firewood starting late August, early September.

Thank you for the continued support as I use my passion for conservation to build a business focused on restoring and maintaining the natural beauty of the Ozarks.

Remember to keep me in mind when you or someone you know comes across one of our scaley neighbors!

This time of year is also big for turtles crossing the road. Remember, always be sure to put the box turtle the same direction they were going or you’ll just cause them to try to cross again. Always be sure you pull off safely and watch for traffic, people are crazy out there.
Common snapping turtles are often seen as well and should be approached with caution. If you don’t have the experience/knowledge on how to properly handle them, don’t push it. The classic holding by the tail does more damage than good, especially on the larger ones. The best way is to hold them by the back of the shell and support the plastron. But watch those back feet they can still do damage!