Understanding Snake Behavior
No. Bird houses create a snake-free zone. The birds control insects, a food source for snakes.
Choose a bird house design that discourages snakes. Also, choose the right location.
Limit feeding during spring and summer to keep snakes away.
The small entrance holes in bird houses make it difficult for larger animals to enter. Unfortunately, snakes can easily fit through these holes.
Install snake guards to protect bird houses and bat houses. Properly installed, they prevent snakes and animals from entering.
Store bird seed in metal cans.
Mow vegetation around nesting boxes to deter snakes.
Use squirrel-proof bird feeders to prevent rodents and snakes.
Preventing Snake Entry
To prevent snakes from entering birdhouses, position houses in open areas and use deterrents. Install physical barriers like wire mesh and metal baffles. Spread strong smells around houses using garlic, chili powder or essential oils. Slinkies wrapped around house poles also stop snakes from climbing. Proper snake guard installation deters snake entry. Netting traps snakes crawling up house poles.
Consider pole mounting houses over ten feet high using squirrel baffles as protection. Cover ground beneath houses with hardware cloth to hinder snakes. Facing house openings east deters afternoon sun.
FAQs
How do I keep snakes away from my birdhouse?
Position birdhouses in open areas with physical barriers such as wire mesh and metal baffles. Remove attractive features to snakes, maintain the area by clearing clutter near houses, and use odor deterrents.
Do snakes go into bird houses?
No, bird houses do not attract snakes. They help control insects and use designs and locations that deter snakes. Install physical barriers and keep the area clear of features that attract snakes to protect eggs and nestlings.