oh my gosh a black snake help!

[lilmagill]

just saw about a 5 foot long black snake in my coop. I have some new girls who are about five months old and they were just walking over it. Can it hurt chickens? The girls aren't laying yet. How do I get rid of him? How do I keep him from coming back? what do I do? thank you. Signed, freaking out

 

[3riverschick]

Http://Predatorpee.com
Seriously, not joking. He doesn't mention snakes per se, but they are a predator. just give him an email and see what he has to say. you can't be the first person to ask him this.
Karen

 

[SueT]

They will eat eggs. (tho they also eat mice) If you see it again, you could catch it and take it far away. They are not venomous but they do bite, so be careful.

 

[biophiliac]

Do you have some hens that lay? the snake is probably after eggs. Don't be afraid for yourself[as long as it's not a rattler], most snakes are harmless to humans. Could you get a pic? i like snakes so I would try to remove it without killing it but many would probably just 'dispatch' it.

 

[biophiliac]

Http://Predatorpee.com
Seriously, not joking.
Karen

Does it work on snakes?

 

[Bridger Davis]

Careful! This snake could strike at any time! Remove your chickens from the area and gather all eggs. Wait for the snake to leave. Not sure how to keep it from coming back. Try pee pellets maybe?.. you should Google this : D

 

[cacknballs]

SHOOT IT!!!

*Edited by staff*

 

[RodNTN]

I'd just take it far away (while being extremely careful).

 

[3riverschick]

Does it work on snakes?

I don't know, ask the Pee Man and let us know.
Karen

 

[centrarchid]

I am betting it is after the mice. It is not a threat to you or the chickens. Egg thievery will be light if it occurs, especially if you harvest eggs daily. The snake will not go to a given pullet when she enters to lay an egg to snatch it up immediately. If you are looking for broody action then more potential for trouble that could be beat by making so snake cannot climb up to nest.