How to Identify Common Snakes in Georgia and Know Which Ones to Worry About

Published by Covenant Pest Services – Trusted Snake & Wildlife Control Experts Serving Marietta, Alpharetta, Kennesaw, and North Atlanta

Living in North Georgia means enjoying green landscapes, warm weather, and plenty of wildlife—but not all wildlife is welcome. Snakes are a common concern for homeowners, especially during the warmer months. While many snakes are non-venomous and even beneficial for controlling pests, it’s natural to want them far from your living spaces.

At Covenant Pest Services, we help Georgia homeowners keep their properties safe from unwanted intruders through expert wildlife control and pest prevention. Below, we share proven tips to make your home and yard a no-snake zone.

Seal Up Entry Points Around Your Home

Snakes can squeeze through openings as small as ¼ inch. That means even the smallest crack or gap could become an open door for a curious serpent. To prevent this, start with a detailed inspection of your home’s exterior.

• Walk the perimeter of your home, checking for gaps around doors, windows, siding, foundation lines, and utility entries.
• Seal visible cracks using caulk or weatherproof sealant, especially near pipes and cable openings.
• Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair any torn screens.
• Use fine-mesh screens to cover crawlspace vents and attic openings.

If snakes—or other critters—have already found a way into your attic or crawlspace, our attic restoration and remediation service may be the solution you need to eliminate access points and sanitize affected areas.

Maintain a Snake-Unfriendly Yard

Snakes prefer yards with thick ground cover, shade, and food. Overgrown vegetation and cluttered landscaping offer them shelter and attract their prey, like rodents or frogs.

Here’s how to make your yard less appealing:

• Regularly mow your lawn and trim back shrubs near your foundation.
• Remove woodpiles, brush, and excess mulch—prime hiding spots for snakes and rodents alike.
• Keep firewood stacked at least a foot off the ground and several feet away from your home.

Reducing shelter options is a powerful form of pest prevention. If rodents or other pests are an ongoing issue on your property, consider our general pest control services, which target common snake-attracting species.

Eliminate Snake Food Sources

Snakes are predators. If they’re showing up in your yard, it usually means they’re following a food trail—most often rodents, frogs, or insects.

To reduce food sources:

• Watch for signs of mice or rats, like droppings or gnawed packaging. If you notice them, our wildlife control team can implement a targeted rodent removal strategy.
• Secure outdoor trash bins with tight lids.
• Avoid leaving pet food or bird seed outdoors, especially overnight.
• Drain standing water from birdbaths, buckets, and flowerpot saucers to deter frogs and insects.

For broader protection from mosquito-borne pests that also attract amphibians (and therefore snakes), you might also benefit from our mosquito control services tailored to Georgia’s warm, humid climate.

Protect High-Risk Areas Like Garages and Crawlspaces

Snakes are drawn to dark, quiet areas—making garages, basements, and crawlspaces ideal hiding spots. These spaces often remain unsealed or unmonitored, giving snakes ample opportunity to settle in unnoticed.

Steps to protect these areas include:

• Sealing garage doors with rubber weatherstripping and inspecting for gaps.
• Keeping storage boxes off the ground and eliminating clutter where snakes could hide.
• Ensuring crawlspace vents are covered with hardware cloth.
• Closing doors and windows when not in use—even for a few minutes.

Need help identifying weak spots? Our expert technicians offer wildlife exclusion services in Marietta, Kennesaw, and surrounding areas to ensure your home is sealed tight.

When to Call a Professional Snake Control Company

Even with the best prevention tactics, it’s possible for snakes to find their way onto your property—especially during rainy seasons or periods of high rodent activity. If you’ve spotted a snake or suspect one is hiding in your garage, crawlspace, or basement, it’s time to call the experts.

Our trained wildlife technicians at Covenant Pest Services offer safe and humane snake removal as part of our wildlife control program. We’ll inspect your property, identify entry points, and implement a long-term prevention plan customized to your home.

We proudly serve homeowners across the North Atlanta Metro, including Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, and Marietta. Learn more about our local pest control services in Marietta or see how we help homeowners in Alpharetta and Kennesaw with snake and wildlife concerns.

Why Homeowners Trust Covenant Pest Services

With over 30 years of experience, Covenant Pest Services delivers reliable, faith-based pest control with a focus on integrity and long-term protection.

Why our customers choose us:

• Licensed, experienced technicians who understand Georgia’s native wildlife
• Safe, pet- and family-friendly treatments
• Humane, ethical wildlife removal methods
• Customized exclusion and treatment plans
• 100% satisfaction guarantee

If snakes or other pests are making you uncomfortable in your own home, don’t wait. Get fast, professional help from North Atlanta’s trusted pest and wildlife team.

Ready for a snake-free home? Contact us today for a free inspection or call (678) 437-1234 to speak with a local expert.