Non-lethal Rattlesnake Removal Resources

How do I remove a snake from my home or yard?

Harmless California Kingsnake sunning in a driveway

Of the 19 species and subspecies of snakes in the Bay Area, only one is dangerous to humans. The rest are harmless and are working as pest control in your outside space. Snakes eat rats, mice, slugs, gophers and other animals that damage gardens and homes.

Snakes are an important part of our ecosystem, and they don’t mean to surprise us! If you ever find one in your home, you can call a professional to help remove it and relocated it - but if you are in a snake's home, giving them space to leave and appreciating them from a distance is the best way to keep everyone safe. 

Rattlesnakes are the only dangerous snake to humans in the San Francisco Bay Area, but they do not want to hurt you.

Snake bites happen when people accidentally step on snakes or corner them. Biting is the snakes last line of defense against predators, such as people who often do hurt snakes. While a rattlesnake bite will really suck, if you seek immediate medical attention, you will recover.

Non-lethal Rattlesnake Removal Services:

San Francisco Bay Area: J&W Reptile Rescue (707) 557-5213 (They can also install rattlesnake fencing.)

Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado Hills : Snakeout (925) 366-0607

The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake is the only dangerous snake to humans in the San Francisco Bay Area.