Snake in pool

[Wilkod]

Is there any stuff that can be used to safely repel snakes from the pool? Safe for the poo water quality i mean. Just caught a baby in our pool that i suspect may have been a moccasin.... thanks

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[Texas Splash]

Well, I guess it could've always been worse ....

 

[kimkats]

There have been studies on the stuff they sell in Lowes. I think it is called "snake away". It was not found to work If/when you find something that does work let me know please.

Kim

 

[Wilkod]

That is funny and I agree. Thanks for the responses!

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[pooldv]

We've had our pool for 4 years out in the woods with a creek about 100 yards from the pool. We only see a few snakes around the place every year, including copperheads and water moccasins. We were worried about snakes hanging out in our pool. I have only had to fish two snakes out of the pool. I think it is true that snakes are more afraid of us than we are of them. They seem to avoid us and the populated areas of our property. I wouldn't worry too much yet. I don't know about Pat's alligator though!

 

[Isaac-1]

Yeah, gators make a big mess in pools, I have never had one in mine we are a few miles from alligator territory (closest ones I know of are about 5 miles away), but I have known people to have them get into their pools.

 

[gwegan]

I once found a tiny snake in my skimmer basket. He was so small I thought he was a worm. He wasn't a rattlesnake so I wasn't worried. He must have somehow gotten in during a rainstorm.

As for Pat's "problem" I don't think chemical adjustments will cure that big green monster.

 

[Sunbaby]

This stuff is amazing. It doesn't say it is for snakes but it works - they won't cross it. Just make sure when you use it to start AT your house and go all the way around - THEN slowly move out towards your yard - or you will trap snakes in. Seriously they will not cross it. I have seen them go up to where it is sprayed and then turn around. http://www.amazon.com/Viper-Insect-Concentrate-16-oz/dp/B003FKTDXW/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1459955559&sr=1-1&keywords=viper+insecticide

 

[kimkats]

Wendy, What does it smell like?

Kim

 

[Sunbaby]

Bad - but once it is dry the smell goes away.

 

[borjis]

not garlic

 

[Sunbaby]

lol. No - I don't think the garlic would deter the slithering kind! But it sure works on the flying beasts!

 

[Helen203]

I don't like snakes. Have you guys seen this story? 800 lb gator eating cattle: It was a monster': Hunters kill enormous 800-pound alligator that was feasting on farm cattle - The Washington Post