Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
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 |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
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? Probably easier to educate the tenant. -- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again. |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
On Jun 18, 2:43 pm, 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 Bicycleshttp://OldRoads.com ever seen a Rat snake? i live in mass, and the first time (and everytime) i've seen one of those, well, let me tell ya, its a jarring experience. |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
"OldRoads" wrote in message ups.com... 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 Remove its head? |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
longshot wrote:
"OldRoads" wrote in message ups.com... 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 Remove its head? I normally remove the tail instead... :) (Although for anything but venomous would rarely resort to such extremes...) But, if it is frequenting the same area, probably means it has a nest nearby and while overall they're a good ecological niche-filler, having an infestation right at an entrance is probably not a good thing (tm)... -- |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
"OldRoads" wrote in message ups.com... 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 Snakes aren't territorial, so if you can just scare it away a couple of times it will move on to a different location. In the meantime, whether its a garter snake or rat snake, it's helping rid the area of other undesireable critters -- |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
"longshot" wrote in message news:5IAdi.3590$015.3397@trndny05... "OldRoads" wrote in message ups.com... 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 Remove its head? put some pieces of carpet tape here and there on the stoop. If you want it to work the first time, put the carpet tape on top of some clear plastic. (Works for pets on the sofa, too) |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:43:59 -0700, 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? I think you will have problems with your tenant if you continue to describe him in such unflattering terms. Thanks, Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles http://OldRoads.com |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
"JimR" wrote in
nk.net: "OldRoads" wrote in message ups.com... 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 Snakes aren't territorial, so if you can just scare it away a couple of times it will move on to a different location. In the meantime, whether its a garter snake or rat snake, it's helping rid the area of other undesireable critters -- It could also be a copperhead.(venomous) -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
Is this a classic tenant that won't lift a finger to help him/herself, wants
the landlord to fix/make good everything. Animals that are outside and move on their own accord should be worked out between the tenant and the animal, not needing you to intervene. "Doug Miller" wrote in message t... 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? Probably easier to educate the tenant. -- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again. |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
On Jun 18, 1:43 pm, 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 Bicycleshttp://OldRoads.com There is a product widely available called "Snake Away". It's in powder form and the primary ingredient is sulfur. Snakes do not like to crawl across it, but it does no harm to the snake, people, or environment. Sprinkle it around the apartment and steps and the snake will move to a more suitable location. KC |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
Absolutely correct, when they find a spot they like, they'll keep returning
to it, but if she just disturbs it a couple of times, it'll move on... and the real vermin will return "JimR" wrote in message nk.net... "OldRoads" wrote in message ups.com... 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 Snakes aren't territorial, so if you can just scare it away a couple of times it will move on to a different location. In the meantime, whether its a garter snake or rat snake, it's helping rid the area of other undesireable critters -- |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
"OldRoads" wrote in message ups.com... 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? The way I look at it, the snake wouldn't be there if it didn't have food; and I would rather have a snake than rodents. My wife doesn't agree with me on this. |
OT Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
You need to learn how to type OT when you're not going to bother with the
OP's question. Such comments and opinions are a dime a dozen and stupid at best. EXT wrote: Is this a classic tenant that won't lift a finger to help him/herself, wants the landlord to fix/make good everything. Animals that are outside and move on their own accord should be worked out between the tenant and the animal, not needing you to intervene. "Doug Miller" wrote in message t... 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? Probably easier to educate the tenant. -- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again. |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
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 Boy, did you start a thread and a half! LOL! Chimes will often deter garter and grass snakes if htere is usually any breeze. You can spread pepper around where it goes to/from the step, and even on the step; they don't like it. Tinfoil can sometimes be effective if you can get it to not blow away easily. Moth balls if he's coming from under the steps or along the foundation or the like. Do something to shade that part of the step so it doesn't get warm from the sun. If it has a timed "schedule" noise will usually send it away. After a few times he'll stop coming back, whatever method you use. I had a "pet" snake that used to curl up under my fire bushes and watch me cut the grass EVERY weekend. I actually missed him when he disappeared; it just wasn't the same anymore g Snakes are also good for keeping mice and moles at bay. HTH Pop` |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
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 I would suggest she call animal control. Then I would stop answering the phone when she calls. Good grief! |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
EXT wrote:
Animals that are outside and move on their own accord should be worked out between the tenant and the animal, not needing you to intervene. LOL, I like how you put it. Something makes me think the poor snake is not going to be happy about the arrangement :-) D~ ##-----------------------------------------------## Delivered via http://www.thestuccocompany.com/ News and Discussions Community of the Net Web and RSS access to your favorite newsgroup - alt.home.repair - 218928 messages and counting! ##-----------------------------------------------## |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
In article et,
Norminn wrote: I would suggest she call animal control. Then I would stop answering the phone when she calls. Good grief! I'd remind her that the lease said no pets... then send her to animal control. |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:26:45 -0400, "EXT"
wrote: Is this a classic tenant that won't lift a finger to help him/herself, wants the landlord to fix/make good everything. Animals that are outside and move on their own accord should be worked out between the tenant and the animal, not needing you to intervene. The tenant does need to make some decisions. If they called me, about an alligator in the pool... dial 911..! -- Oren ...through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the photo.. |
OT Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
Thought I was on topic. Why does the landlord have to do anything about a
snake outdoors? Indoors, it may be his problem, but outdoors it shouldn't be his to deal with. Why is this stupid? Next the tenant will want him to keep the neighbourhood's children quiet. "Pop`" wrote in message news:LxDdi.1330$bn6.75@trnddc03... You need to learn how to type OT when you're not going to bother with the OP's question. Such comments and opinions are a dime a dozen and stupid at best. EXT wrote: Is this a classic tenant that won't lift a finger to help him/herself, wants the landlord to fix/make good everything. Animals that are outside and move on their own accord should be worked out between the tenant and the animal, not needing you to intervene. "Doug Miller" wrote in message t... 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? Probably easier to educate the tenant. -- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again. |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:25:54 GMT, "Pop`"
wrote: I had a "pet" snake that used to curl up under my fire bushes and watch me cut the grass EVERY weekend. I actually missed him when he disappeared; it just wasn't the same anymore g Very interesting. I usually hate it when people come up with "good reasons" for aniimal behaviour, ignoring the possibility that they *want* to do things. But in this case, any chance he was waiting for things you stirred up when you mowed the lawn. I've often gone much too long without mowing the lawn, and I've learned to go through the yard scaring out the rabbits when I do that. I don't want to be responsible for suprising, if that is possible, one and chopping it up. Maybe the snake is waiting for things he can eat to come out? I don't know enough about snakes to know. I would miss him too. Even if he had an ulterior motive, it's good for us to relate to the other parts of the animal world. |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
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. |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
I'm thinking it has taken residence because there is some sort of food
supply nearby. Two thoughts.. Could there be mice or other small varmints that it is feedig on? Another thought is that if the steps are a dark color they will absorb heat more quickly than if they are light in color. Maybe consider a color change. As far as killing the snake.. I've killed my share of them but if there is a way to run it off that might be more humane. It may be living under the steps or in a crawl space. Maybe look for it's point of entry and block it. Kate O|||||||O |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
On Jun 18, 4:20 pm, mm wrote:
On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:43:59 -0700, 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? I think you will have problems with your tenant if you continue to describe him in such unflattering terms. Huh? What exactly was the unflattering term the OP used? |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
On Jun 18, 5:25 pm, "Pop`" wrote:
I had a "pet" snake that used to curl up under my fire bushes and watch me cut the grass EVERY weekend. I actually missed him when he disappeared; OK, since you bought it up I just have to share this story. I had been painting, finished, and went behind the shed to clean my brushes. I squatted down, cleaned several, stood up and started slinging water out of them. On a downward arc of my hand, I saw a large ball of rattlesnake about 4ft to my side. It was just watching me without making a sound. I eased away, got my rifle and dispatched it. 14 rattles & a button. It could have struck anytime it wanted but just seemed content to watch me. KC |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
spread some mothballs in the area.snakes hate mothballs. we had some
snakes in an old car,put moth balls in and under it and watched the snakes leave. lucas http://www.minibite.com/america/malone.htm |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:25:54 GMT, Pop` wrote:
Chimes will often deter garter and grass snakes if htere is usually any breeze. If it has a timed "schedule" noise will usually send it away. After a few times he'll stop coming back, whatever method you use. Snakes don't have external ears. They likely would never hear a chime. If a chome does deter the snake, it is because of the constant motion, rather than the sound. So you' have to have the chime rather low to the ground. Do something to shade that part of the step so it doesn't get warm from the sun. This is the best idea. I had a "pet" snake that used to curl up under my fire bushes and watch me cut the grass EVERY weekend. I actually missed him when he disappeared; it just wasn't the same anymore g Snakes are also good for keeping mice and moles at bay. Some snakes. Not garter snakes, though. They are semiaquatic, and prefer frogs, fish, slugs and earthworms. -- Art Greenberg artg at eclipse dot net |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:27:53 -0700, Larry Bud
wrote: On Jun 18, 4:20 pm, mm wrote: On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:43:59 -0700, 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? I think you will have problems with your tenant if you continue to describe him in such unflattering terms. Huh? What exactly was the unflattering term the OP used? Didn't he say his tenant was a snake who sunned himself on the front porch? :) |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
I think you will have problems with your tenant if you continue to describe him in such unflattering terms. I'm the original poster with the snake problem. What unflattering terms did I use in describing my tenant???? Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles http://OldRoads.com |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
In article .com,
oldroads wrote: I think you will have problems with your tenant if you continue to describe him in such unflattering terms. I'm the original poster with the snake problem. What unflattering terms did I use in describing my tenant???? Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles http://OldRoads.com Sheesh, this was someone's joke based on perceived ambiguity in the sentence structure -- you *might* have been calling your tenant a snake. |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
On Jun 20, 10:13 am, oldroads wrote:
I think you will have problems with your tenant if you continue to describe him in such unflattering terms. I'm the original poster with the snake problem. What unflattering terms did I use in describing my tenant???? Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycleshttp://OldRoads.com Oy. Anyway, I saw the snake yesterday. It's a garter snake, maybe 2 feet long. I could have dispatched him with a shovel. Call me a weenie but I'll try the mothballs and other stuff first. There are plenty of other places for him to hang out and enjoy his snake life (the snake, not the tenant. I like the tenant.). Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles http://OldRoads.com |
Snake sunning on my tentant's front steps
On Jun 20, 9:33 am, oldroads wrote:
On Jun 20, 10:13 am, oldroads wrote: I think you will have problems with your tenant if you continue to describe him in such unflattering terms. I'm the original poster with the snake problem. What unflattering terms did I use in describing my tenant???? Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycleshttp://OldRoads.com Oy. Anyway, I saw the snake yesterday. It's a garter snake, maybe 2 feet long. I could have dispatched him with a shovel. Call me a weenie but I'll try the mothballs and other stuff first. There are plenty of other places for him to hang out and enjoy his snake life (the snake, not the tenant. I like the tenant.). Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycleshttp://OldRoads.com Good for you. No reason to kill a snake that is no threat to people. I call that a mature, intelligent reaction, not a weenie one! Jo Ann |
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