(haipo) With the arrival of winter, residents once again encounter snakes seeking shelter from the harsh weather. During this period, one can encounter both young snakes that have hatched in recent months and adult snakes, all of whom are trying to find sheltered, dry places to hibernate safely.
Snakes in house entrances – a seasonal phenomenon
During the winter, snakes seek shelter in places protected from water and in high places that will not be flooded. This means that they try to enter houses and protected places, and so they can be encountered at the entrances of houses, sometimes on the doorframe and near the doorways of the house. This is a seasonal phenomenon that occurs every winter, when the snakes, both young and adult, seek a warm, dry shelter that will allow them to survive the harsh weather conditions of the season.
What to do in case of an encounter with a snake
In the event of an encounter with a snake, the recommendation is to maintain continuous eye contact with the snake and call a licensed snake catcher.
You can contact To the licensed snake catcher Dagan Erez, with over 30 years of experience and professionalism, by phone 054-8808300.
It is important not to try to catch or remove the snake independently, but to follow it from a distance and wait for the professional to arrive to handle the snake safely and professionally.