Have children, pets or just care for yourself? This guide will help you find the signs for venomous snakes in your yard. More than 30 venomous snake species are native to the US – lets learn how to protect against them.
#1 Sighting of Shed Skin
![eastern brown snake](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Depositphotos_518955988_L-1200x800.jpg)
Snakes shed their skin periodically, so finding shed skin in your yard could indicate a snake’s presence. This could warn you of their presence before you even spot them.
#2 Snake Tracks
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Western_Diamondback_Rattlesnake_Crotalus_atrox-1200x842.jpg)
Trails or slither marks in sandy or dusty areas of your yard. Watch out for those! Especially in summer times.
#3 Hissing Sounds
![Spitting Cobra](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Spitting-Cobra-1200x797.jpg)
You probably now that from the movies. Some venomous snakes emit a hissing sound as a warning when threatened. Luckily the U.S. are not home to most type of cobras, but plenty Rattlesnakes.
#4 Sudden Movement in Grass
![Gaboon viper](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Depositphotos_10907108_XL-1200x706.jpg)
Quick, rustling movements in grassy areas can signal a snake’s presence. Even before you can see it.
#5 Holes in the Ground
![rattlesnake round-up](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-design-18-1200x675.jpg)
Small holes in the yard might be entrances to snake burrows.
#6 Snake Sighting
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The most obvious sign is seeing a snake itself, particularly near sheltered areas or sunning on warm surfaces.
#7 Presence of Prey
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Depositphotos_392756262_L.jpg)
An abundance of rodents, frogs, or insects can attract snakes to your yard.
#8 Birds and Pets Acting Disturbed
![raven](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-70-1200x926.png)
Domestic animals or wildlife appearing agitated or focused on a specific area might indicate a snake nearby.
#9 Night Noises
![street lamp](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Depositphotos_12310328_L-1200x800.jpg)
Snakes can be active at night, especially in warm weather, and any rustling or slithering sounds could be due to their movement.
#10 Distinctive Odor
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Depositphotos_516481890_XL-1200x633.jpg)
Some snakes emit a musky scent, especially when threatened, which can be a sign of their presence.
#11 Egg Shells
![animals that lay eggs](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jasmin-egger-PcGNb3QJjXI-unsplash-edited-1200x674.jpg)
Finding cracked or hatched egg shells, especially from birds or reptiles, could indicate snake activity.
#12 Unusual Pet Behavior
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/eric-han-Hd7vwFzZpH0-unsplash-1200x800.jpg)
Pets might act unusually curious, scared, or aggressive if they detect a snake in the area.
#13 Finding Feces
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Crotalus_cerastes_mesquite_springs_CA-1200x900.jpeg)
Snake feces are distinctive, often containing fur or feathers. Finding these in your yard could indicate snakes.
#14 Cool, Damp Areas
![kingsnake](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-17.png)
Discovering snakes in cool, shaded, or damp areas of the yard, especially during hot days.
#15 Near Water Sources
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pexels-markus-winkler-13472779-1200x801.jpg)
If you have water features, ponds, or pools, snakes might be attracted to these areas for hydration or to hunt for prey.
#16 Under Debris
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Depositphotos_468926792_XL-1200x800.jpg)
Finding snakes under logs, rocks, or debris where they might seek shelter or hunt for prey.
#17 Flattened Plants
![Puff Adder](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Depositphotos_58689983_L-1200x800.jpg)
Plants or grass that appears flattened in a trail-like pattern might indicate snake activity.
#18 Checking Warm Areas
![The Spider-Tailed Horned Viper Snake Bite](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/The-Spider-Tailed-Horned-Viper-Snake-Bite-1-1200x800.jpg)
Snakes often sun themselves on warm surfaces like rocks, pavement, or open areas to regulate their body temperature.
#19 Increased Bird Activity
![Eastern Bluebirds](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/patrice-bouchard-OeYUyI7jWwc-unsplash-1200x800.jpg)
Birds, especially species that prey on snakes, showing increased activity or alarm calls in your yard might signal a snake’s presence.
#20 Sounds from Tall Grass
![fer de lance](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1-16.jpg)
Hearing rustles or movement in tall grass areas can be a sign of snake presence.
#21 Disturbed Nesting Areas
![stork nest](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jeremy-wermeille-sUi3baJFBiI-unsplash-1200x800.jpg)
If you notice that areas where birds, rodents, or insects had nests appear disturbed or destroyed, it could indicate snake activity. Venomous snakes may prey on eggs and young animals, leading to such disturbances.
Final Thoughts
![Milk Snake](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Milk-Snake-1200x801.jpg)
If you suspect the presence of venomous snakes in your yard, exercise caution and consider contacting a professional wildlife removal service or your local wildlife conservation agency for safe removal and advice on preventing future encounters.
Do not attempt to handle or kill the snake, as this can increase the risk of being bitten.
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