In article . com,
OldRoads wrote:

I have a tenant who is frightened by a snake occasionally sunning on
the front steps of the apartment.
I have not yet seen the snake, though I assume it is a garter snake -
harmless and common in Massachusetts.

Any thoughts on how I can get the snake to sun somewhere else?

Thanks,
Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles
http://OldRoads.com

Block the sun with a patio umbrella.