Rattles Snakes???

[brokenscout]

The new place I just moved has a RS problem. Also there freakin small. I got one that was 18in, but the one the goat just killed is tiny.Whats the best way to keep them away? I have kids just curious. What kind is this?(hopefully Jordan wil post pics)Thanks Jordan

[bobbyfairbanks]

They like brush piles. Hides them for hunting mice and such.
More activity on the land the less they will like it.

Clear brush
get more goats
get some cats(they'll hunt the mice that the snakes feed off of)

[brokenscout]

Had 3 Goats, but that brings me to my "Dog" problem. I think these snakes are feeding off bugs ,there small

[glock21]

Get snake away, its a powder they sell at most hardware stores. Garlic powder works also. Man I caught a few bull snakes this year that could have helped you.

[brokenscout]

My other property has tons of Bull Snakes, and I have never seen a Rattler over there.

[glock21]

I'll go help catch some if you need to. I love snakes. Get mouse poison also to eliminate there food source

[brokenscout]

Get snake away, its a powder they sell at most hardware stores. Garlic powder works also. Man I caught a few bull snakes this year that could have helped you.

I just put moth balls out, i'll check into that

[Ah Pook]

We used to call the short guys with "squared" off diamonds Timber Rattlers. They are more poisonous than Diamondback and larger RSs.

9k is pretty high for rattlin' snakes.

[hatidua]

Also there freakin small. I got one that was 18in, but the one the goat just killed is tiny.

Given a choice, if I had the misfortune of being bitten, I'll take a 7' rattlesnake over a juvenile one any day! -the little ones are too potent.

[brokenscout]

I was going to build a little pond and get some Geese and G.Hens. Or some fixed bard cats.