Serving the Denver Metro Area from Castle Rock to Boulder​

Signs You May Have Snakes

Sightings:

• Most likely will accidentally disturb snakes in the undergrowth
• Check sunny stones or pavement in the morning

Shed skins:

• Shed skins are the most definite proof of snakes
• Look like the snake, but empty

Tracks:

• Snake tracks generally look like wavy lines
• Soil pushed up on the outside of curves

Droppings:

• Snake droppings have white caps like bird droppings
• May contain bones or insect shells

Doesn’t match the signs you see? Return to Pests Page.

If you think you have a snake problem, please call or contact Animal & Pest Control Specialist, Inc, serving homes across the Front Range, including Denver, Evergreen, and Castle Rock.

Snake Nuisance Concern:

• DO NOT provoke or attempt to handle any snake!!!!
• If you are bitten by a venomous snake you should immediately seek medical attention at a hospital

Snake Removal:

• The ONE AND ONLY way to take care of your problem is with physical removal of the snake

Snake Prevention:

• Temporary deterrents
• Control of prey populations, such as mice and voles, will reduce number of snakes

General Information about Snakes:

• Numerous species of snakes, the rattlesnake is the only poisonous snake native to Colorado
• They live in a variety of habitats
• All snakes are carnivores