How and where to catch snakes

Question

I want to catch snakes for the fun of it. the snakes I am planning to catch are about 10-26 in. long, live in my area and are harmless. there names ae the eastern worm snake, kirtland's snake, northern ring neck snake, rough green snake, eastern smooth green snake, northern brown snake, northern red bellied snake, eastern garter snake, ribbon snake, short head garter snake, and the smooth earth snake. where should I look to find them, when should I look to find them, and is an old pillow case fine for catching them?

Answer 1

Another Pa. snake hunter, welcome! You forgot one of the state's finest, eastern milk snake. Always look around water & rocks, empty buildings that border on wooded areas, rocky cliffs, wood piles, rock walls/fences. All of these areas are usually productive, not to mention barns and old garages/sheds. A pillow caes is fine, but a bit heavier bag is better.

BTW: There's nothing wrong with taking a specimen from the wild as long as it isn't endangered and you have sufficient knowledge, time and the proper facilities to care for the animal.

Answer 2

WOW! Just to tell you, you have more snakes in your area then i have in my whole state. All i know is a pillow case should be good because that is what they use most of the time on animal planet. Good luck with your snake hunting, and BE CAREFUL!

Answer 3

y on earth would you want 2 catch wild snakes, leave them be, its cruel to disturb wild animals and they wil be terrified.

if you want a snake have a capive bred 1, i have 2 and they are great but please dont go gettin the wild ones  

Answer 4

you shouldnt really catch wild snakes because there are loads of snakes that need homes so go adopt one  

Answer 5

I'm guessing that you are in western Pennsylvania. The snakes you mention all occur in that general area, although the ranges don't quite overlap. There are two books you should get. One is in many bookstores -- Conant & Collins, Reptiles and Amphibians [of] Eastern/Central North America. The other might have to be ordered from the Carnegie Museum in Pittburgh, Jack McCoy's Amphibians and Reptiles in Pennsylvania. Both books should be in your library.

A pillow case is fine for snakes although it doesn't stand up well to wear. The old flour sacks were traditional. You can also make your own bags from heavy muslin or denim.

Answer 6

check under logs and burrows and yes pillow cases are the best way to do it.