I have had a phobia of snakes since I was 3 yrs old. I know the whys and wherefores of it even though in concord venomous snakes were truly not a concern. But here! Cottonmouths, timbers, pigmies, mocosans and rarely coral snakes are EVERYWHERE! Every summer brings at least 3-4 venomous snakes right up to the house, countless other snakes throughout the yard and then there's all the ones you don't see. But falling out of doorways was still a first for me and I can only pray that it will never happen again or I don't think I'll ever be able to leave my house again lol

Well, that just creeped me out. I'm not big on snakes. We have rattlers all over. They stay hidden too. We once had a black Mexican King snake in the yard. It must have been 5 feet long. It was huge. I found out that they help keep rattlers away. I don't remember how as it was a number of years ago, but they are good snakes to have around. I chilled out a little when I heard that.

I don't like scorpions either. Those little guys are sneaky!!!! They hid in dark cool places. You know, the places you never think to check. DD27 got stung once when one was hanging out in her shoe. Needless to say, she didn't go to school that day. The own home we lived in had a number of them due to some nearby construction. They all migrated from the construction site. I had a friend tell me to get a black light and look for them at night. I never did because I don't think I would have every slept again. We learned to check our shoes and clothes carefully before putting them on.

Evidently a number of King snake types are immune to rattle snakes bites and will eat them if they can.

It was King snakes that helped me overcome my fear of snakes and turn it into respect. My boyfriend wanted to kill all snakes but I said noooo. They are called King for a reason.

I'd heard that cats keep snakes away, and found it true (for the yard at least) in Mississippi. What they really do is hold down the rodent population so the snakes learn there's little food at that house. Plus, cats will mess around/play with a snake.

Starznight, is there a bush or tree near your door, that the snake might climb to get to the top of your door?

Well I hate snakes so I guess we are staying up north with our blizzard conditions in the winter. We have coyotes in our neighborhood now, as well as voles, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits and toads. I haven't seen a snake in our neighborhood and I hope I never do.

So if you ever see me post about getting stuck in a snowdrift in December and complaining about it, remind me about your snakes down south.

No, bush or tree anywhere near the house, so... nope it crawled up the doorway or rather slithered up the gap between the door and jam. And I have one cat we let out and one house cat... neither works to keep away the snakes . But even with my fear of the legsless wonders, i don't wish to kill them all... i just don't want them inviting themselves into my home or slithering through my lawn, sunning themselves under my car's tire (on my side of the car!) I don't go trapsing through their homes or yards and just wish they would offer me the same curteousy.

It's not like I cleared the woods and built my house here and now am upset the snakes are in my yard... it's been here for a long time, but like every other animal around the snakes seem to think I'm a haven for them. Since it's not only snakes coming up to and onto my porch or even waltzing in the front door.... oh no! Every stray dog and cat knows to come here, birds, mice, rats, squirrels, raccoons, possums, lizards, turtles, deer even (thankfully the alligators haven't found me yet or followed me home at least, I have come across the odd few...)

I have a flower garden yes, but it's not like they're plants that are supposed to attract anything more than an odd humming bird or butterfly, and yet the deer love to hang out here, wild pigs as well and I live in a subdivision! Granted there's not much "city" to kingsland ga, but it's not the kind of "country living" where you should have to fear finding a wild pig rooting around your walkway in the middle of the afternoon. Or that leaving the front door open while you bring in groceries in the evening will lead to a three hour chase around the house trying to get a possum (or 5) chased back out the door.

But the deer, birds, lizards, turtles and all I can deal with and have no issues chasing a family of possum out of my house, or patiently waiting for the odd pig to move off (never try to shoo one they're mean buggers) but the snakes! the snakes I just can't handle

(And I've tried mothballs that was a record year for snakes in the yard... don't use them if you don't LOVE snakes)

When I lived on the bayou in Louisiana my neighbor sprayed diesel fuel on the shoreline. I guess it worked, don't remember him having a snake problem.

My phobia of snakes has worsened over the years. I know it's irrational, but like you I live in a country / state that has some of the most poisonous / venomous reptiles / spiders etc in the world. I'd be looking at investing in moon suits �� if I lived where you do...