Signs of snakes in garage

As temperatures fall going into late autumn and winter, snakes begin seeking warmer spaces to live.

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Like other reptiles, the snakes are cold-blooded — or ectothermic — animals, which means that they are reliant on the temperature of the external environment to attempt to control their internal temperature. Ectothermic animals can become too hot in the summertime, causing them to look for cooler environmental areas, just like they can become too cold in winter, causing them to look for warmth.

If you have warm spots in your garage, such as from a space heater, boiler, or hot water pipes, this can be a common place to find snakes.

If these heat sources are in out-of-the-way places, such as in a corner where people rarely walk, the reptiles are even more drawn to them, as they often attempt to avoid human contact.

If you've taken steps to create a workspace, a workout space, or an entertainment area in your garage, you may have added insulation or a forced-heat system into the space.

Such systems allow you t

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