and maintain a safe separation until trained assistance is available.
Step 3: Resist the Urge to Catch or Kill the Snake
Discovering an unexpected animal inside your home can trigger an instinct to remove the threat immediately.
Unfortunately, trying to capture or kill a snake is one of the most dangerous choices an inexperienced person can make.
A frightened homeowner may assume that using a shovel, broom, or heavy object will solve the problem quickly.
But approaching a snake with an object often places the person’s hands, feet, and legs
