Snake Removal in Franklin, TN
Fast, professional snake removal for Franklin homeowners and businesses. Serving all of Williamson County — licensed, insured, and available 24/7.
(615) 613-5992Franklin's local snake removal experts.
Franklin's rapid growth has pushed development into wooded hillsides, creek corridors, and former farmland — prime snake habitat. The Harpeth River and its tributaries run through much of Williamson County, bringing cottonmouths and water snakes close to residential areas. Wooded lots in neighborhoods like Westhaven, Fieldstone Farms, and Sullivan Farms see regular copperhead activity.
Nashville Snake Removal serves all of Franklin and Williamson County. Whether you've found a copperhead near your back porch, a snake in your basement, or need exclusion work on a new construction home — we're your local experts.
Common snakes in Franklin.
Franklin's mix of suburban development, creek corridors, and preserved green space creates ideal conditions for a variety of snake species. Here's what you're most likely to encounter:
Copperhead
VenomousThe most frequently encountered venomous snake in Franklin. Common in wooded backyards, mulch beds, rock walls, and near creek banks. Hourglass-patterned banding.
ID guide & removal infoCottonmouth (Water Moccasin)
VenomousFound near the Harpeth River, retention ponds, and drainage ditches. Thick-bodied with a distinctive white mouth interior. Treat any heavy-bodied water snake with caution.
ID guide & removal infoTimber Rattlesnake
VenomousLess common but present in the more rural and wooded areas of Williamson County. Heavy-bodied with a rattle and chevron banding. Give plenty of space.
ID guide & removal infoBlack Rat Snake
Non-venomousLarge, shiny black snake commonly found in Franklin attics, barns, and garages. Non-venomous and an excellent rodent controller.
Eastern Garter Snake
Non-venomousSmall striped snake found in gardens and lawns throughout Franklin. Completely harmless and beneficial to your yard.
Services we provide in Franklin.
Residential Removal
Snake in your home, garage, crawl space, or yard? We respond fast and remove it safely — same day whenever possible.
New Construction & HOA Properties
Franklin's booming development disturbs snake habitat. We work with builders, HOAs, and property managers on new and established communities.
Snake-Proofing & Exclusion
We seal the gaps, cracks, and crawl space openings snakes use to enter your home — with a written report of all work completed.
Harpeth River Corridor Properties
Waterfront and creek-adjacent properties face elevated snake pressure. We specialize in these environments.
Emergency Response
Venomous snake on your property? Our emergency line is answered 24/7 — we prioritize these calls.
Snake inside your Franklin home?
Snakes found indoors — in attics, crawlspaces, and basements — require a different approach than yard removal. We locate, remove, and seal every entry point.
Snake in the attic in Franklin, TN?
Franklin's mix of historic homes with deteriorated soffits and rapidly built new construction with gaps around HVAC penetrations makes attic snake intrusions a common problem across the city. Black Rat Snakes are the most frequent attic species in Franklin — they climb trees near rooflines and exploit any opening in the structure to access the warm, rodent-rich environment above. Whether your home is in a historic downtown neighborhood or a newer subdivision like Westhaven, a professional inspection is the only reliable way to locate the snake, check for eggs, and seal every entry point.
What kind of snake gets into attics in Franklin, TN?
The Black Rat Snake is the most common attic snake in Franklin because the area's wooded corridors and trees near rooflines give them easy climbing access to both older historic homes and new construction. They enter through deteriorated soffits on older homes, gaps around HVAC penetrations on newer builds, and where utility lines penetrate the structure.
Is a snake in my attic dangerous in Franklin?
Most attic snakes in Franklin are non-venomous Black Rat Snakes, but any snake in your attic should be removed by a professional. They can be difficult to locate, may have laid eggs, and their presence often indicates a rodent problem or structural gap that needs sealing.
How do I get a snake out of my attic in Franklin, TN?
Do not attempt to remove the snake yourself. Call Nashville Snake Removal at (615) 613-5992. We locate the snake, remove it safely, inspect for eggs, and seal every entry point so it cannot return.
Snake in the crawlspace in Franklin, TN?
Franklin's proximity to the Harpeth River and its tributaries keeps soil moisture elevated throughout much of Williamson County, creating crawlspace conditions that attract rodents and the Black Rat Snakes that hunt them. Copperheads are also occasionally found in crawlspaces on creek-adjacent properties. Both older homes with open foundation vents and newer construction with improperly sealed utility penetrations are vulnerable — a professional removal and exclusion is the only way to fully resolve the problem.
Why do snakes get into crawlspaces in Franklin, TN?
Crawlspaces in Franklin attract snakes because Harpeth River proximity and the area's creek corridors keep moisture levels high under homes, supporting the rodent populations that Black Rat Snakes follow. Black Rat Snakes and copperheads near creek-adjacent properties enter through open foundation vents, gaps in the sill plate, and utility penetrations in both older and newer construction.
Can a snake in my crawlspace get into my house?
Yes. Snakes in crawlspaces can move through gaps around pipes, HVAC ducts, and floor joists into the living space above. If you hear movement under your floor or find a shed skin in your crawlspace, call us immediately.
How do I get a snake out of my crawlspace in Franklin, TN?
Call Nashville Snake Removal at (615) 613-5992. We enter the crawlspace, locate and remove the snake, check for shed skins and eggs, and seal all entry points to prevent re-entry.
Snake in your yard in Franklin, TN?
Franklin's rapid growth has pushed subdivisions directly into wooded hillsides and creek drainages, and the Harpeth River corridor runs through much of Williamson County — bringing snakes into residential yards year-round. Copperheads are the most common venomous species found in Franklin yards, particularly in mulch beds, wood piles, and along creek banks in neighborhoods like Westhaven and Fieldstone Farms, while Cottonmouths are present near the Harpeth River. If you find a snake in your yard and cannot positively identify it, keep people and pets away and call a professional.
What kind of snakes are found in yards in Franklin, TN?
The most common yard snakes in Franklin are the Copperhead (hourglass banding, found in mulch beds, rock walls, and wooded lot edges), Black Rat Snake (large, shiny black, non-venomous), and Eastern Garter Snake (small, striped, harmless). Cottonmouths are also encountered in yards near the Harpeth River and its tributaries.
Is a snake in my yard dangerous in Franklin?
Most yard snakes in Franklin are non-venomous, but Copperheads are common throughout the city and Cottonmouths are present near the Harpeth River corridor. Any snake you cannot positively identify should be treated as potentially venomous — call a professional.
How do I keep snakes out of my yard in Franklin, TN?
Reduce mulch depth and leaf litter around the foundation, clear wood piles and rock piles, keep grass mowed short, and eliminate rodent food sources. For properties adjacent to the Harpeth River or creek drainages, professional exclusion is the most reliable solution for persistent snake activity.
Should I call a professional for a snake in my yard in Franklin?
Yes — if you cannot positively identify the snake as non-venomous, call Nashville Snake Removal at (615) 613-5992. We respond same-day, safely remove the snake, and advise on habitat modifications to reduce future activity.
Why Franklin residents call us.
(615) 613-5992Snake problem in Franklin?
Call us now or send a message. We serve all of Franklin and Williamson County.