Do Snakes Get Under Houses

The spaces underneath homes are popular nesting sites for snakes because they offer shelter and food. Gaps and cracks in building foundations allow the pests to slither under structures. The voids underneath porches and decks also act as pathways to the underside of homes.

What to do if you see a snake under your house?

1. Remain calm and avoid disturbing the snake or driving her into hiding.
2. If possible, carefully open a nearby door and use a broom to gently herd the snake outside.

Can snakes Crawl into your house?

Snakes enter a building because they’re lured in by dark, damp, cool areas or in search of small animals, like rats and mice, for food. Snakes can be discouraged from entering a home in several ways. … During cold months, snakes often try to enter crawl spaces, cellars, sheds and basements.