Q&A for How to Catch a Snake

Grab some tongs, pick it up by the body very carefully, and set it in the woods or far away from your home. If you live in an area that's known to have venomous snakes, though, you should also call a professional snake handler for help.

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Yes, if bitten by any kind of snake or other animal; though it does have to be a lizard that has fracture planes in the base of its tail. These are activated via an adrenaline flow after the lizard is caught. Not all lizards can shed their tails; monitors and iguanas, for example, cannot do this.

Yes, it will definitely try -- after all, what other defense does a snake have from a large mammal? Be fast and know the correct hold to prevent it from biting you. Only do this if you absolutely know what to grab and what you're doing, otherwise don't even try.

A captive snake will usually not try to escape from your advances. It is used to being handled so it shouldn't offer much resistance to being picked up gently. Treat it cautiously especially if you are not sure what type it may be.

You can order most of it online. Some pet stores may also sell snake hooks; they aren't very expensive.

If you are not sure what kind of snake you have discovered, leave it alone rather than risking a venomous bite.

This could be dangerous, considering that many snakes are venomous and potentially deadly.

Yes. Snakes backbones are articulated in such a way that it is very easy for them to reach behind. IDo not handle a snake in this way. It could even hurt the snake.

If it's tame and non-venomous, and you're okay handling the snake, you can just pick it up and put it back, and it won't hurt you. If it's not tame and you've read the tutorial, all you need to do is is follow the instructions, and instead of putting it back outside, put it in the enclosure.

It depends on how you use the snake hook. You have to hook the snake close to its head. If you hook the snake towards the middle, then you still might get bitten.

Don't thro boiling water in the place where the snake went. Doing this could result in you getting burnt or the snake getting injured or killed.

No, because it would dry quickly. Do not use glue traps, even if you don't intend on keeping the snake, as it is very inhumane and dangerous to the snake.

To catch a snake, I would recommend a hook. Tongs can potentially injure the snake if used incorrectly.

They can if you don't grab it close enough to the back of the head.

This is definitely not advised, as it can be dangerous.

Tiger snakes are highly venomous and I suggest you not catch them. They are usually found in southern parts of Australia.

Unless you know what type of snake it is, or at least know that it is not venomous, you should express extreme caution. If you really want to let the child get a close view of it, it's better to capture it yourself and allow the child to hold it.

A baby snake will definitely bite you. They thrash around more, and if they are venomous, they will release more venom than adults. The bite won't necessarily be bad, but they do carry diseases, so I recommend you get checked out by a doctor if you get bitten.

Some snakes, like boa constrictors, don't have effective teeth and kill by crushing.

I would not recommend it. Try buying a handraised snake online, like on Craigslist. They already like people and know how to eat their food.

A snake can never be captured without any risks. Snakes can and will bite! Also, if you are on an uneven surface, it can be harder to catch it.

You can purchase frozen mice at most pet stores, and follow the instructions to thaw them. Keep in mind that these are venomous snakes that only harm people in self-defense, and should be left alone unless there is a really good reason to catch one. In addition, glue traps are very inhumane and should be avoided.

That is a coral snake. Remember, "Yellow and black is my friend Jack (non-venomous), red and yellow will kill a fellow (venomous)."

Call a professional. You don't want someone to get hurt.

Yes, water moccasins are highly venomous and can kill with one bite. If you see one, never attempt to touch or pick it up unless you are a trained herpetologist or zoologist.

Most of the time the snake will go away due to the vibration of you walking. Snakes are mostly solitary and keep to themselves unless they are mating or in hibernation. If you encounter a venomous snake like a rattlesnake and hear the rattle, look to see where it is coming from and move in the opposite direction. Never try to walk past it because they can strike half their body length.

You answer depends on the species. They can be found in forests, meadows, wetlands, marshes, sometimes in sand barrens and dunes. Do some specific research on the snakes native to your area so that you can be aware of which ones are around you.

Yes, never grab a snake by the head. You can gently hold their neck (keep your grip fairly loose, not too tight). Although generally it isn’t necessary to do this, just support the body with both hands.

Support the middle of their body with both hands. Let them slither from hand to hand.