In the Know: Colorado Snake Insights

Snakes in Colorado: A Natural Part of the Landscape

Colorado is home to a variety of snake species, including bullsnakes, garter snakes, and the venomous prairie rattlesnake. Most snakes are harmless and beneficial for controlling rodent populations, but they can still pose a threat when they enter crawlspaces, basements, or patios in search of food or shelter.

Where Snakes Hide Around Homes

• Under porches and decks
• In firewood piles and rock gardens
• Inside crawlspaces or sheds
• Near foundations with tall grass or clutter
• Inside garages or basements with access gaps

Signs of a Snake Presence

• Shedded snake skin near foundation walls or stored items
• Unusual movement or rustling in leaf piles or grass
• Snake tracks or droppings in dusty areas
• Sightings of small snakes near door thresholds or baseboards

Are Colorado Snakes Dangerous?

Most snakes in the Durango area are non-venomous and avoid human interaction. However, prairie rattlesnakes are venomous and may strike if surprised or cornered. It's important to avoid provoking or trying to handle snakes without training.

Durango Pest Removal’s Snake Control Services

• Visual inspection and identification of snake species and activity zones
• Installation of snake-proof exclusion barriers around foundations
• Live removal of visible snakes by licensed professionals
• Habitat modification to reduce shelter and prey availability
• Repellent applications and follow-up inspections as needed

Preventing Snake Encounters

• Seal foundation cracks and gaps under doors and vents
• Keep grass trimmed and remove debris piles near the home
• Elevate firewood and store it away from buildings
• Repair rodent problems, which often attract snakes
• Install tight-fitting weather stripping on garage and shed doors

While snakes serve an important ecological role, they don't belong inside your home. Contact Durango Pest Removal for professional snake exclusion and humane removal today.