Professional Snake Trapping
When you know there's a snake but can't locate it.
Snake trapping is the right tool when a snake has been seen on the property but can't be found for direct removal — inside a wall, under a structure, in dense vegetation, or anywhere it's retreated out of reach. We place, monitor, and retrieve professional-grade traps and return to collect the snake once it's captured.
(615) 613-5992When direct removal isn't possible.
Most snake removals are straightforward — we locate the snake, capture it, and remove it in a single visit. But snakes are good at disappearing into spaces where direct capture isn't possible: inside wall voids, under concrete slabs, beneath decking, in dense ground cover, or deep in a crawlspace. In these situations, trapping is the most effective approach.
We use professional-grade glue board traps and funnel traps placed at the snake's likely travel routes — near entry points, along walls and fence lines, and in areas where the snake has been seen. We check traps on a schedule and return to collect the snake once it's captured. All traps are placed in locations inaccessible to children and pets.
When trapping is the right approach.
Snake seen but not located
You've seen a snake in the house, garage, or on the property but it disappeared before you could find it. Trapping intercepts it at likely travel routes rather than requiring you to find it directly.
Snake in a wall or under a structure
Snakes that have retreated into wall voids, under slabs, beneath decking, or into other inaccessible spaces can't be captured directly. Traps placed at exit points are the most reliable solution.
Recurring snake activity
If snakes keep appearing in the same area — the garage, a particular corner of the yard, near a specific entry point — trapping combined with exclusion work addresses both the immediate problem and the pattern.
Venomous snake, unknown location
A venomous snake that's been seen but can't be located is a serious safety concern. Trapping is the safest approach when direct capture isn't possible — it removes the snake without requiring anyone to search for it.
How our trapping service works.
Initial assessment
We inspect the property to identify where the snake has been seen, likely travel routes, harborage sites, and the best trap placement locations. We also assess entry points and conditions contributing to snake activity.
Trap placement
We place professional-grade traps at strategic locations — along walls, near entry points, in travel corridors. All traps are positioned where they won't be accessible to children or pets.
Monitoring and check-ins
We check traps on a regular schedule. You'll hear from us at each check-in with a status update. Trap check frequency depends on the situation — typically every 24–48 hours for active indoor situations.
Collection and removal
Once the snake is captured, we return to collect it and remove it from the property. We also retrieve all traps and confirm no additional activity.
Exclusion follow-up
After removal, we recommend and can perform exclusion work to seal the entry points that allowed the snake in. Trapping solves the immediate problem; exclusion prevents recurrence.
Common questions about snake trapping.
How long does trapping take?
It depends on the snake's activity level and how frequently it's moving. Most captures happen within 24–72 hours for active indoor situations. Outdoor trapping for recurring activity may run longer. We'll give you a realistic timeline based on your specific situation.
Are the traps safe around children and pets?
Yes — trap placement is a core part of our service. We position traps in locations that are inaccessible to children and pets: behind appliances, inside wall cavities, in crawlspaces, along fence lines, and in other areas where the snake is likely to travel but people and animals aren't.
What kind of traps do you use?
We use professional-grade glue board traps and funnel traps depending on the situation. Glue boards are effective for indoor use in enclosed spaces; funnel traps are used for outdoor and crawlspace applications. Both are designed for snakes specifically.
What if the snake isn't captured?
If a trap hasn't captured the snake after a reasonable monitoring period, we reassess placement and adjust. Sometimes a snake has moved to a different area of the property, or conditions have changed. We work with you until the problem is resolved.
Snake somewhere on your property?
We serve Nashville and the surrounding area. Same-day trap placement available.