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Greater Charleston Area Snake Removal for a Safer Property

SC has 38 snake species and six of them are venomous. The Charleston Lowcountry's wetlands, marshes, and wooded corridors make it prime snake habitat year-round. If you find a snake indoors or suspect repeated entry, call us. We identify the species, remove it safely, and seal the access point so it doesn't happen again.

If you find a snake: do this
1. Stay calm
Most snake bites happen when people try to handle or kill the snake. Distance is safety.
2. Don't approach
Keep yourself, children, and pets away. A coiled snake can strike up to 2/3 of its body length.
3. Note the details
If safe to do so, note the color, pattern, and head shape. A photo from distance is helpful.
4. Contain the area
Close doors and place towels under gaps to keep the snake in one room if it's inside.
5. Call us immediately
Call 843-212-1147. We respond fast to snake calls, especially venomous species.
Know what's out there

6 venomous species in the South Carolina Lowcountry

All six are present in the greater Charleston area. The cottonmouth and copperhead are most commonly found near residential properties.

Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin)

High
Habitat
Wetlands, marshes, drainage ditches, creek banks
Identification
Dark olive to black body; thick build; white mouth lining when threatened. Swims readily.

Copperhead

High
Habitat
Wooded neighborhoods, leaf litter, stone walls, suburban edges
Identification
Distinctive hourglass copper/brown banding. Most common venomous snake near homes.

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Very High
Habitat
Dry flatwoods, scrub, rural areas south of Charleston
Identification
Large diamond patterns on back; rattle on tail. Largest venomous snake in North America.

Timber Rattlesnake

High
Habitat
Mature forests, mountain areas, rural lowlands
Identification
Heavy body with crossband pattern. Less common in coastal areas but present.

Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnake

Moderate
Habitat
Pine flatwoods, sandhills, floodplains
Identification
Small (under 24"), with a tiny rattle that sounds like a buzzing insect. Easy to overlook.

Eastern Coral Snake

High
Habitat
Dry, sandy soils; leaf litter; pine flatwoods
Identification
Red, yellow, and black bands. Remember: red touches yellow, kill a fellow. Shy and rarely seen.
Why snakes come inside

Snakes follow the food and the warmth

Snakes don't enter homes looking for people. They're following mice, rats, frogs, and lizards. If your home has a rodent problem, it may be attracting snakes. This is especially true of crawlspaces, where rodents and snakes coexist comfortably in quiet, undisturbed conditions.

Snakes also seek warmth. In late fall and early spring, a heated crawlspace or basement can attract snakes that are looking to thermoregulate. Foundation cracks, open crawlspace vents, and gaps around utility lines are the most common access points.

Prevention

How we prevent repeat entry

Seal Foundation Gaps
Cracks in masonry, gaps around pipes, and open utility penetrations sealed with appropriate materials.
Crawlspace Vent Covers
Install heavy gauge hardware cloth over crawlspace vents that provide entry while still allowing ventilation.
Rodent Control
If rodents are present, we address both problems. Snakes will keep coming until their food source is eliminated.
Habitat Modification
Remove wood piles, dense ground cover, and debris within 12" of the foundation to eliminate snake cover and hunting grounds.

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Common questions

Snake removal questions, answered.

Yes. The Charleston Lowcountry is home to six venomous snake species: the copperhead, cottonmouth (water moccasin), eastern diamondback rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake, Carolina pygmy rattlesnake, and eastern coral snake. The cottonmouth and copperhead are the species most commonly encountered near homes, particularly in neighborhoods near wetlands. Never attempt to handle any snake you cannot positively identify as non-venomous.
Stay calm. Do not attempt to handle or capture the snake. Keep children and pets out of the room. If possible, confine the snake to one area by closing doors and placing towels under gaps. Then call us immediately at (843) 212-1147. Do not try to kill it. Attempting to kill a snake is when most bites happen.
Snakes follow their food supply. They go where rodents and frogs go. Common entry points include gaps in the foundation, open crawlspace vents, gaps around pipes and utility lines, deteriorated door sweeps, and anywhere rodents have chewed access points. A snake can enter through a gap smaller than its widest body diameter.
We remove and relocate non-venomous snakes to appropriate habitat away from the property. Venomous snakes are handled according to strict safety protocols. Our technicians are trained in safe handling and use proper equipment. We never kill snakes unnecessarily; they play a critical ecological role in rodent control.
Yes. After removal, we seal foundation gaps, install crawlspace vent covers, and address any entry points we find. We also recommend habitat modifications: removing wood piles, debris, and dense ground cover within 12 inches of the foundation, which removes the cover and prey that attract snakes to your property.
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