BP Snake Relocation & Education

04/15/2025

It's about that time again! As spring ever approaches the chances of encountering our scaly friends is on the rise! This is my official announcement that I do plan to continue the relocation business during the summer of 2025! If you find yourself in a situation with a snake, please reach out through messenger or contact 812-583-9810 with a name, address, and brief summary of the situation!

I have also created a structured pricing system for this service! The current rate will include a 50$ travel and assessment fee. An additional charge of 50$ per snake will then be added once the job is accepted and complete. Pricing may be flexible depending on the situation and difficulty; however, these rates will not be altered (increased or decreased) without thorough communication with the costumer! Cash and checks are currently my best system of payment!

I can't wait to see what this summer has in store! Please feel free to spread the word! There is so much to learn about these creatures, and my goal for this summer is to turn the fears of many into wonder and curiosity!

08/18/2024

Time for a quiz! (Just kidding 😉... kind of) I found this handsome gentleman today and thought I would share a little fun fact about snakes and shedding! As many of you probably know, snakes will shed their skin periodically as they grow. However, many don't know that this is referred to as the snake being "in blue." The reason for this is because during the time prior to shedding, the layer of skin that is about to come off will shine a very iridescent-y tint and the scales over the snake's eyes will turn a cloudy blue!

Now for the quiz! I have previously covered this kind of snake, so I am curious. . . Who can tell what it is without looking back at my other posts?!

08/17/2024

Today's snake is one of my personal favorites, the rough green snake (Opheodrys aestivus)! This snake is one of the most striking in color that we have in Indiana. Their common name provides a great description of their body as they are a brilliant green color with keeled scales (scales with ridges down the middle).

These snakes grow to lengths of around 2-3 feet and are a very slender-bodied snake. The reason for this is rough green snakes are an arboreal and semi-aquatic species! This jack-of-all-trades can be found scaling trees, slithering on the ground, or near bodies of water; wherever they can go to find their food source, INSECTS!

Rough green snakes are insectivorous, meaning they are wonderful for pest control as they feed on invertebrates like insects, spiders, and snails. However, if a small animal like frogs are in the area. . . they could also make a great meal on occasion!

Finally, rough green snakes are completely a harmless snake, and are a beautiful sight if you ever get the chance to spot one. This is much more difficult than it sounds due to their amazing camouflage. On occasion, they will even sway with the wind to look even more convincing as a vine! All that said, I have unfortunately never been able to capture a picture of a live rough green snake, so I will add a link to Indiana's H**petology Atlas so you can see and potentially learn more about this amazing snake!

Rough Greensnakes are bright green with yellowish underbellies and strongly keeled scales. They are very slender and move slowly through vegetation, often swaying like a vine to blend in. Most Rough Greensnakes are two to three feet (60 - 90 cm) long.

08/02/2024

The next snake I want to introduce is the last of what I would consider to be Indiana's three "main" snakes. The Northern Ringneck snake ( Diadophis puntuatus [edwardsii]) is a very interesting and common snake in this area. As the name suggests, Ringnecks have a stunning orange to yellow band that encompasses their neck. They also display the same color along the bottom of their belly! These snakes are the smallest of snakes that I have covered thus far, only growing to around 9-15 inches in length. However, these tiny creatures are so much more interesting than what meets the eye!

Ringnecks are a fossorial snake, meaning they burrow and spend a lot of time under ground. They can easily be found under rocks, fallen logs, or any other object small enough to squeeze under! In addition to this, these little guys are actually. . . VENOMOUS! Mildly that is! Despite this fact, Ringnecks are actually harmless to people. The vemon found in these little guys is only strong enough to paralysis small creatures like worms and salamanders. To a person, this vemon would have little to no affect; however, it would be incredibly difficult for these guys to bite you!

Not only are Ringnecks a super docile and calm species that hardly tries to bite, these snakes are also what we call "rear fanged," meaning the fangs these snakes possess are in the back of their mouths. This paired with the snakes tiny size and mouth, makes a bite from them almost unheard of; however, nothing is impossible and if they did manage to give you a kiss, the pain would be no greater than a sweat bee sting!!!

Overall, these small snakes hold a huge amount of hidden fun facts, and in my opinion are a great spectacle to have around!

06/30/2024

The next snake I want to cover is one of the most beautiful and vibrant in the area! The milk snake (Lampropeltis triangulum) is often confused with the corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) which is a southern species related to our black rat snakes. Milk snakes get their name from old folk tales when farmers would see them in barns and assume they were drinking the milk from their cows; however, they were really there to eat the mice. Milk snakes are medium sized snake growing to around 2-3 feet in length. They are a striking red, black, and white-ish color. They are quickly distinguishable from their circular shaped pattern that lines their body. Some may also misidentify the milk snake as a coral snake or copperhead; however, as I continue to post and hopefully encourage you to do more research, the differences will become substantial!

Also! I almost forgot to mention these snakes are non-venomous and are harmless to people!

06/17/2024

Not only do I want to help remove snakes safely, but I also hope to educate those interested in the subject. The best way to start learning about snakes is to learn what snakes live near you!

The first snake I want to introduce is likely one of the most common snakes found in or around infrastructure. The Black rat snake (Pantherophis obsoletus), is a semi-arboreal (meaning climbing) snake that eats a variety of amphibians, eggs, and rodents. Their particular liking to rodents is another reason these snakes are frequently found in sheds, barns, and even houses. Although these snakes are non-venomous and will not show aggression unless provoked, many fear these snakes due to their size. Black rat snakes are the largest snake found in Indiana, growing up to 7 feet! One misconception among Black rats is that they eat venomous snakes. In reality that is the eastern kingsnake, but Black rat snakes are still excellent to have around to control rodent populations.

How to identify a Black rat snake:
Black rats are, as the name suggests, black! However as a juvenile, these are more gray with a black pattern. As adults, they are mostly black with a white to yellow tint visible between their scales. They also have a very distinct white chin and lip! The images below depict both an adult and juvenile Black rat snake to showcase the differences!

06/14/2024

Hello! I am Braydon Patterson, a 17 year old senior in high school who is crazy about snakes! I am a self taught, yet very knowledgeable individual, who would love to help relocate and potentially educate you about your slithery friends. I understand my interest is not very common among most, so if you want to remove your snake(s) then I am here to help! If there is a situation you would like me to help with please comment below or fill out the form provided.

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