Hope I posted this in right place but did not see forum for my problem.To get right to it I have a rattlesnake in my fifth wheel. I was moving stuff around in the lower storage and heard it. It scared the **** out of me.Any ideas how to get it to leave. Short of getting in there with a shotgun. If it can be gotten to easily the fire department will catch it and relocate it but it seems to hide real well.

If it was my fifth wheel I would either unloaded my shotgun on it or burn the RV to the ground. One of biggest phobias is snakes. :)

Make a snake trap out of a box with a mouse or other bait in it. Fasten glue traps inside to catch it. When caught have the proper person use cooking oil on the glue trap to release it if desired.Another wayAnother

I think (but I am not sure -- you may want to google) that people who trap rattlesnakes use gasoline to chase them out of holes. Pour some gasoline in and around the FW where you think the snake is and the fumes will cause the snake to leave and you can "catch" it.If this does no work gasoline follow by a match will solve your problem. .. . . .:B

I would turn my furnace and oven all the way up and turn off the AC. Snakes cannot control their temperature like other animals. When it gets to warm in the rig the snake should leave

I would contact a herpetologist in the area for help. Google it. Do not be spreading gasoline fumes in your trailer unless you want to risk a disaster. Hopefully that was intended as a joke.

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Halmfamily
Explorer
Jul 17, 2017
If it was my fifth wheel I would either unloaded my shotgun on it or burn the RV to the ground. One of biggest phobias is snakes. :)
azrving
Explorer
Jul 17, 2017
Make a snake trap out of a box with a mouse or other bait in it. Fasten glue traps inside to catch it. When caught have the proper person use cooking oil on the glue trap to release it if desired.

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TenOC
Nomad
Jul 17, 2017
I think (but I am not sure -- you may want to google) that people who trap rattlesnakes use gasoline to chase them out of holes. Pour some gasoline in and around the FW where you think the snake is and the fumes will cause the snake to leave and you can "catch" it.

If this does no work gasoline follow by a match will solve your problem. .. . . .:B
darsben1
Explorer
Jul 17, 2017
I would turn my furnace and oven all the way up and turn off the AC. Snakes cannot control their temperature like other animals. When it gets to warm in the rig the snake should leave
BB_TX
Nomad
Jul 17, 2017
I would contact a herpetologist in the area for help. Google it.

Do not be spreading gasoline fumes in your trailer unless you want to risk a disaster. Hopefully that was intended as a joke.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jul 17, 2017
Should have,posted in the pet forum. Sounds like you have a new little buddy.:B
Wild_Card
Explorer
Jul 17, 2017
Take gas and splash around
Light on fire and burn to ground
qtla9111
Nomad
Jul 18, 2017
BB_TX wrote:
I would contact a herpetologist in the area for help. Google it.

Do not be spreading gasoline fumes in your trailer unless you want to risk a disaster. Hopefully that was intended as a joke.

X2. No sense in killing the snake, he didn't move in on purpose and doesn't know any better.

We're rvers, outdoor lovers, let's take care of Mother Nature.

Disclaimer: No, I'm not a tree hugger.
Mortimer_Brewst
Explorer II
Jul 18, 2017
Google "Snake Removal near Quartzite, AZ." You will get multiple results.
midnightsadie
Explorer II
Jul 18, 2017
put a camper out there right away ,he might leave and you would not no it.