Snake Control in Dubai

Varies greatly depending on species. Overall, they lack fully developed legs and eyelids. They range from around 10 cm to several meters in length. Colors can be vivid greens, reds or yellows to darker black or brown. Many snakes have distinct stripes or patterning. Though many people fear them, snakes are a very important part of our ecosystem. They help control pest populations for a variety of animals. Many snakes found in the Dubai are nonvenomous and pose no risk to humans other than fright or a potential secondary infection in a bite. Despite this, many people have a deep-seated fear of snakes and don’t want any around their homes.

Snakes are cold-blooded animals, which is why they sun in the warmer months and go into hibernation during the colder. To help keep body temperatures from dropping too low, sometimes snakes will even hibernate in dens together, thus sharing the limited heat available.

Snakes are legless reptiles that move about by slithering on their bellies, though their physical appearance can vary significantly depending on the individual species. Their coloring can also vary widely from shades of vivid green, red, yellow, and blue to darker, milder blacks, browns, and tans. Most snakes that are found in the Dubai are nonvenomous and don’t pose any risk of danger beyond fright, though there are a few venomous and poisonous varieties. Snakes are carnivorous and will eat frogs, worms, insects, rodents, birds, and similar small prey.

Not all snakes reproduce the same way – some lay eggs and some give live births – though the most common snake found in home infestations is the garter snake, which participate in live births of up to 50 individual babies at a time.

Are snakes dangerous?

Yes – and no. There are many, many different varieties of snake from the non-venomous garden snake to the venomous and dangerous copperhead. There are no infallible ways to know that a snake is venomous, so our first recommendation if you experience any sort of snake in your home or business is to immediately call pest control professionals to come and assess the situation.

There are a few rules of thumbs you can follow when trying to identify whether or not a snake is venomous or poisonous, however. Most venomous snakes in Dubai have triangle shaped heads and oblong slit-shaped pupils. Most poisonous snakes have heat sensing pits (small nostril-like areas) located beneath their eyes and commonly have bright coloring. Either way, if you see a snake on your property that you don’t recognize – don’t approach it without professional help.