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If you’ve found a snake in your home, garage, crawlspace, attic, shed, or yard, you’re not alone. We provide fast, safe, and humane snake removal in Virginia, with service calls treated as a priority—especially when there are kids, pets, or a suspected venomous snake.
Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services helps with the full snake problem, including:
- Snake removal and capture
- Snake control and prevention
- Entry-point sealing (snake-proofing)
- Rodent control (often the real reason snakes show up)
We serve homeowners, businesses, and property managers all across Virginia, including Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Mechanicsville, and Charlottesville.
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If you see a snake:
- Stay calm and keep your distance
- Keep kids and pets away
- Do not try to catch or kill it
- If safe, keep eyes on the snake so we can locate it faster
- Call us immediately: (804) 729-0046 or (888) 824-7383
Important: Simply removing the snake is often not the full long-term solution. If a snake made it inside, there is usually:
- a food source (mice, rats, insects, frogs), and/or
- an entry point that needs to be sealed
Venomous Snakes in Virginia
Virginia has three venomous pit vipers:
- Copperhead
- Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) (primarily southeastern Virginia)
- Timber Rattlesnake
Most snakes we encounter in and around homes are nonvenomous, but you should never guess from a distance. If you’re unsure, treat it as venomous and call a professional.
Common Nonvenomous Snakes We See Near Homes
These are frequently found in yards, sheds, basements, crawlspaces, and attics:
- Eastern Ratsnake (Black Rat Snake)
- Black Racer
- Garter Snake
- Kingsnakes
- Northern Watersnake (commonly mistaken for cottonmouths/copperheads)
Nonvenomous snakes are still alarming inside a home—and they can bite if handled.
Snake Identification Tips (Simple and Safe)
When people try to identify snakes, they often focus on head shape—but that can be misleading. Many nonvenomous snakes flatten their heads when stressed.
Instead, focus on safety:
- Do not approach a snake to identify it
- Take a photo from a safe distance if you can do so safely
- Call us—we’ll help with identification and the right plan
Also remember:
- A snake can strike quickly at close range
- If you’re within a few feet, you’re too close
Why Snakes Show Up on Your Property
Snakes follow two things:
1) Food
Snakes often appear because they are hunting:
- mice and rats
- frogs and lizards
- insects (which also attract prey)
2) Shelter
They like areas that feel safe:
- tall grass and brush
- mulch piles, rock piles, woodpiles
- crawlspaces, gaps under steps/stoops
- cluttered sheds and garages
If you remove food sources, reduce shelter, and seal entry points, you reduce snake activity long-term.
For prevention tips, habitat changes, and exclusion ideas, see our Deterring Snakes in Virginia page.
Snakes in the House (What It Usually Means)
A snake inside a home usually indicates one or more of the following:
- rodent activity (mice/rats in walls, attic, crawlspace)
- foundation gaps or openings around utilities
- unsecured vents (crawlspace vents, exhaust vents)
- damaged or loose door sweeps / weather stripping
This is why “catch and release” alone often leads to repeat calls. Prevention is what stops the cycle.
Our Snake Removal and Snake Control Services
We can help with:
- Snake removal from homes and businesses
- Snakes in attics, crawlspaces, basements, garages, sheds
- Snakes near ponds, creeks, and waterfront property
- Copperheads in yards and high-risk zones
- Snake-proofing (sealing entry points)
- Rodent control to remove the food source
Snake Traps
Snake traps can be effective in specific situations, but they should be used carefully and correctly. Incorrect trapping can:
- lead to bites
- fail to catch the snake
- create unnecessary risk for pets and children
If trapping is appropriate, we’ll recommend the safest method for your situation.
Snake Repellents (Do They Work?)
Most over-the-counter snake repellents are not reliable. Many contain ingredients like sulfur, naphthalene, or mothball-type chemicals, and they typically do not solve the real reason snakes are present.
What works best:
- rodent control (remove food)
- habitat cleanup (remove cover)
- sealing entry points (keep them out)
For broader homeowner guidance, see our How to Get Rid of Snakes in Virginia page.
Snake Nests
We often get calls about “snake nests.” Snakes don’t build nests like birds. Many times, what people find is:
- a turtle nest
- a lizard or toad egg site
- or a sheltered spot where snakes are simply hiding
If you think you found a snake nest, we wrote a separate guide:
What To Do If You Find A Snake Nest
FAQ: Snake Removal in Virginia
Yes. We provide snake removal and snake control throughout Virginia, including Richmond, Henrico, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Mechanicsville, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan, and nearby Central Virginia areas.
Yes. We remove snakes from living spaces, basements, garages, crawlspaces, attics, walls (when accessible), sheds, and porches. If possible, keep eyes on the snake from a safe distance and keep people and pets away.
It can be. If you don’t know the species, treat it as a safety issue—especially if children or pets are present. Call a professional and avoid trying to catch or kill it.
Yes. We handle venomous snake situations, including copperheads and rattlesnakes, using proper safety procedures. Do not attempt DIY trapping of venomous snakes.
They can—unless the root cause is addressed. Snake issues are usually caused by:
Food sources (mice/rats, frogs, lizards, insects)
Entry points (gaps at doors, foundation cracks, vents, garage gaps)
Habitat (tall grass, brush piles, wood piles, rock piles)
Removal is step one. Prevention is what stops repeat visits.
Common entry points include:
Gaps under exterior doors and garage doors
Foundation cracks and utility penetrations (pipes/wires)
Unscreened vents (crawlspace, gable, attic)
Gaps around siding, soffits, and trim
Holes near AC line sets and hose bibs
Keep a safe distance and keep the snake in sight if you can do so safely
Remove pets and children from the area
Close interior doors to limit where it can go
Do not try to handle it, trap it, or corner it
In most cases, no. Most store-bought snake repellents do not reliably solve a snake problem. Long-term results come from habitat changes, rodent control, and exclusion work.
Yes. We can recommend and/or perform exclusion improvements such as sealing gaps, screening vents, improving door sweeps, and addressing common entry zones. (This is often paired with rodent control when needed.)
Many “snake nests” are actually other animal eggs (turtles are common) or a sheltered area where snakes are simply resting. Do not touch eggs or disturb the area—call us to assess it safely.
Virginia wildlife laws can be strict about transporting/relocating wildlife. We follow all applicable Virginia regulations and use legal, appropriate methods for removal and control.
Pricing depends on:
Location of the snake (yard vs attic vs inside living space)
Species (venomous vs non-venomous)
Time of day/urgency
Whether exclusion or prevention work is needed
Call our office for quick guidance and scheduling.
Snake Removal Service Areas: Statewide (Virginia)
We provide service across the Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Tidewater / Hampton Roads, and the Shenandoah Valley / Southwest Virginia regions.
For the full list of the cities, counties and towns where we provide service, visit:
If you don’t see your city listed, contact us—we often serve nearby areas and can confirm availability quickly.
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Call us at (804) 729-0046 or toll-free (888) 824-7383 for snake removal, snake control, and snake trapping anywhere in Virginia.