Pictures of Nuisance Wildlife

Black Racer-Non Poisonous, Found outside a clients home sunning itself in early spring.

Black Racer on its way to a safer enviornment. Non Poisonous.

Copperhead Snake, Poisonous snake, do not mess with these unless you know what you are doing. found outside a clients house at base of pine tree used to anchor the dog leash.

Copperhead Snake-found in early spring sunning itself. Notice how well it blends into his surroundings. This was the edge of a clients yard right next to a small pile of debris. Poisonous snake, do not mess with these unless you know what you are doing. Most people that are bitten by snakes are bitten while messing around with the snakes. Given them plenty of room and they will usually leave the area. Remember where you seen them go and make a note. That information will be usefull when you call us.

This would be the business end of the Copperhead Snake, good reason to leave it alone wouldn't you say?

This is a beautiful Rat Snake, often referred to as a Corn Snake. Non-poisonous but still causes panic when people see them.

Opossum-this little fella had been climbing through the doggy door and raiding the dog food bowl and scaring the clients family dog.

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Poisonous snake, do not mess with these unless you know what you are doing. Quite the handfull to say the least. The clients were happy to see this one leave the property.

This section is for snake identification purposes

This is a Brown Water Snake, (Non Poisonous) often confused for the Water Mocossin because of the thick body and dark brown coloring. This snake can often be found sunning itself on tree branches above the water and when startled will drop down into the water to escape.

Another picture of a Brown Water Snake, found sunning itself on the side of the road.

This is a Banded Water Snake, (Non Poisonous) when startled it will expand itself to make itself look larger and more threatening.

Another picture of the Banded Water Snake, notice the round pupils in the eyes. Good indication it is not poisonous. This snake is aggressive, if messed with it will not hesitate to bite.

This is a Yellow Rat Snake, (Non Poisonous) also found sunning itself along side of a road in early evening.

This is a Eastern King Snake (Non-Poisonous) found crossing a dirt road in Eastern NC.

This is a juvenile Cane Brake or Timber Rattlesnake (Poisonous snake, do not mess with these unless you know what you are doing.) Found this snake crossing the road a little while after dark.

This is a Striped Garter Snake (Non-Poisonous) found crossing a dirt road before dark.