Does Your Rattlesnake Proof Fence Actually Work?

From our experience capturing thousands of rattlesnakes from homes, we've noticed that some snake proofing jobs don't actually do what they promise. Here's what's going on, and a simple test that takes a few seconds to see if your snake proof yard is actually doing its job.

[@michaelplanchunas3693]

Another KZbinr, Doggy Daycare Farm Trips, from Sydney Australia, has a 32-acre dog day care and training facility. He has installed 3 kilometers of snake fencing around the property. He occasionally will find a harmless tree snake which comes over the fence via the treetops. He even has a video about the capture of one. He's a certified snake handler in addition to being a certified alpha dog trainer. He uses gentle methods, and rehabs problem dogs. He's now rehabbing 4 dogs that were under death sentences and socializing pups from backyard breeders. No dogs have been bitten by taipans, browns or tigers since he's operated the farm, nor have they been seen by the staff. So, snake proofing done right can provide a safe haven for your pets and family.

[@veganjem]

Thank you! My dog got bitten a few days ago. The pain she has suffered and the cost my wallet has suffer is immense. I will get this and put it up asap!

[@MrArdyHardy]

I don't even know how I got here. I don't even live in Arizona, or in a house.

[@tracyfaye2782]

Haadi Mo'Bux same

[@nomada1468]

Same Canadian here yet I watched the whole thing 😂

[@Vantlash56]

Where do you live, in a cardboard box?

[@klee88029]

LOL, You never know where the heck you'll end up when you click on the first KZbin video of the day; I think that's why it's so much fun. Their "recommendations" always have some videos that my mind would never have thought to be curious about. One day I found myself watching a video that was literally about watching paint drying on a wall! Hey, Enjoy!

[@nomvuyomack4407]

I'm all the way I South Africa, don't think we have rattlesnakes here but I too watched the whole thing 😅

[@porpus99]

If anyone is interested in doing this, i highly recommend getting the Galvanized Steel mesh over the Aluminum mesh. Snake proofing includes trench work, aka burying some of the mesh underground. This will not only stop snakes, but deter armadillos.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Good point. Everything you see in the video is galvanized steel for that reason.

[@nottoday7147]

I’ve no real reason to be here, but I guess it’s always good to know that 1/4 inch mesh will effectively protect you from snakes

[@chykim1]

Shut up

[@syrup0302]

I definitely have no reason to be here but this is good information

[@Jane_under_a_tree_with_a_book]

I live in an Australian inner city, where snakes are extremely unlikely to occur (other than in the bush and along rivers). However, for some reason, knowing about 1/4 inch mesh is very reassuring.

[@Rolando510Mota]

I have also no reason to be here lol

[@kevinrussell258]

I live in New Zealand -we do not have any snakes here at all I really appreciate that we don't have to worry about being bitten by a snake and empathise with people who have to be careful living with snakes

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

Move to Australia if you want snakes

[@faodail3913]

​@@wildlifewarrior2670Never seen any there either and I've slept on the ground in the outback quite a few times. Maybe I have BO???

[@Irelandrbi]

As always, great job. I get asked daily about “snake proofing”. I would also add; no less than 2’ high 3’ is better, buried at base at least 3-5” and be sure it’s installed on the outside not the inside of the existing fence. And one last thing. I like having the top edge folded outward creating a “catch point” for any snake trying to go over the top. Be safe and thanks.

[@gordonalmadi5871]

all valid, however the many rats, mice and moles create many paths below any "fencing" installed, even fencing installed on concrete footings a full 24" below grade. no simple solutions there and remain easy entry points. I am talking from experience, not theory

[@maelstrom2005]

How did you secure the to pto stay angled outward?

[@kingsleyaddo1685]

Thank you very much!

[@michellemrealty5305]

​@@gordonalmadi5871That thought actually ran through my head... hey, if they're after the rodents... what's to keep them out of those access holes?

[@chronic_slayer5703]

My dog was bit on the nose by a copperhead once, luckily only one fang went in (we only saw one hole) and the vet told us she would be fine because dogs have an increased immune against snake venom. Sent us on our way and just told us to watch her. Didnt seem like anything was wrong with her rest of the day.

[@baldmanariz]

I am a handyman here in Tucson and I have always used the 1/4" and like you have removed lots of 1/2" mesh

[@crackerxxx1953]

buy a mongoose as a pet

[@notarookee778]

I encourage Roadrunners to hang around by putting water out and feeding them bite sized balls of frozen hamburger meat. The Roadrunners come around in the morning and evening. Watching them go after a Rattler is very interesting to watch. Rattlers are no match for a Roadrunner. The parts of my property where dogs or people go is fenced as shown here with 1/4" mesh. The open areas that aren't cleared is where I feed the Roadrunners. They look for me and come calling as soon as I show up.

[@crackerxxx1953]

yeah, roadrunner are badass on snakes

[@arabiantxn]

Can you have a chicken coop type dwelling to have them your live-in as permanent guest

[@jpmisme1998]

cause the mongoose doesnt give a fuck

[@vicsosa5703]

Nota Rookie What is a roadrunner?

[@CatherineSTodd]

Great important and informative video. Can't argue with the facts and what our eyes can see!

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

super helpful information and a willing baby snake to demonstrate.

[@idontdeservesubs2637]

Better put 1/4 inch fence on my boots

[@scrapforge5756]

lol nice

[@Yaya0001]

WHY ARE YOU EVERYWHERE ON WAVE TITANS VIDEOS, AND NOW ON THESE WEIRD VIDS IN MY RECOMMENDATIONS BOX?

[@STEEZYmcSTEEZEalot]

Yo, good one lmao

[@DMills-un1tl]

I don't deserve subs I just bought gaiter guards for my lower legs.

[@stephanledford9792]

I used to have a cage with finches that I would put out on a shaded deck when it was warm enough, and the literature that I read before building it said that to keep out both snakes and mice, the hardware cloth needed to be 1/4" or smaller meshes. In my particular case, the finches could get out of the cage if I used 1/2" mesh, so I didn't even consider 1/2" mesh.

[@rstl5531]

I am from Germany, we don´t even have dangerous snakes here. It´s 4 a.m. why am I watching this?

[@rztrzt]

I can send you some black mambas, cape cobras etc if you want, we have more than enough and sharing is caring...

[@rztrzt]

Why India, you don't get those snakes in India? I'm from South Africa.

[@rztrzt]

Black mambas & CAPE cobras should tell you it can't be India. Who said anything about being proud?

[@kevincow1448]

Your from Germany? I nazi that coming?

[@mattlister2139]

Gnig 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@YouLoveBeef]

SOLD! My man, you make an excellent sales-pitch, and I would like to purchase some of your finest mesh.

[@nomvuyomack4407]

He's really good

[@sundayf.298]

I’m so glad you’re gentle with them 😭 thank you

[@maisiesummers42]

I kinda love how, by the third time you put the wee snake into the 1/2-inch mesh, she's like "yeah, I know this shit" and just heads on out.

[@flintinconstance7759]

This is great work. Important public awareness. Lives can be saved just by educating people amd sharing this video

[@sheepdoghr415]

Y’all deserve more subscribers. Great video

[@JinNOSify]

I don't know why this was in my recommended, but I've learnt something extremely valuable today. Thank you, kind stranger who happens to know a lot about snakes.

[@daruhorblackwater5023]

That's a good video! Very informative, thank you for your work!

[@1337fraggzb00N]

As a German, my best protection from rattlesnakes is living in Germany. Rattlesnakes are quite rare in Germany, but we have bunnies that look very mean sometimes.

[@oew41092]

no harm to you and no harm to the snake, i tip my hat to you sir.

[@crusader7616]

I live on the complete opposite side of the country. I didn't need to watch this video but I'm glad I did.

[@snots1971]

three and a half min vid to tell you something pretty obvious!! smaller mesh stops smaller snakes !!😂

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

If it's that obvious, we wouldn't see it on 4/5 of the fence jobs that we correct, and HOAs wouldn't require 1/2" standards, which of course let baby snakes in. We agree, but many people apparently don't.

[@snots1971]

Plant Based well im pleased you find it helpful!!!!

[@xhafts]

Snots1971 is gay

[@Votexforxme]

its that obvious, americans just cant think of the simplest things, thx to that nonmetric shit system youre guys using.

[@personxyz1840]

haha, I was thinking the same.

[@josephnorcalusa1710]

Helpful information, thank you for sharing !!

[@anthonyelevatorguy]

Thank you for that information!!! Very useful!!!

[@davidtucker6207]

Thanks for the information stranger, very informative

[@bonsai5753]

This was a great video. Thank you captain.

[@iceboy3288]

why am I watching this... I live in Canada

[@mikemead2315]

iceboy328, Canada has rattlesnakes. Prairie, Western, Timber, Massasauga. Rattlesnakes are found up to the 60th parallel (border is 49th?). Only three recorded deaths in Canada in decades, but lots of bites. Only one in 50 million die from rattlesnake bites.

[@tamaraj4200]

Depends where in Canada you live. I have seen three and in three different provinces.

[@explorernature8341]

As a danger bonus, youth snakes are technically more venomous because they can’t control their venom. This will protect many people and pets.

[@jeansavage3618]

Explorer Nature I had heard baby rattlers were more venomous but didn’t know why. Thanks.

[@mikemead2315]

Explorer Nature, Common myth. Actual studies show baby rattlesnakes are NOT any more venomous.

[@creatsciebear1608]

Just what I needed to know, thanks guys.

[@DMAX_DIY]

Yeah so I'm watching cause my wife caught a baby rattlesnake this evening.. It's Sept 14th.. The dogs were going crazy.. I have fencing around the dog areas on the property. I am going to get some 1/4 inch mesh and eventually improve the bottom of the 1 inch square mesh fencing i have.. It's about 400 ft total, so it will take me a while.. not the first 'snake' we have found in the last 4 years so.. dont want the dogs to get bit..

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Good idea. And of course be very careful to make sure the gates and everything is the same, or you just have a good snake trap.

[@chuckpruitt1244]

Good info. Thanks for the video!!

[@johnmeye]

No rattlesnakes where I live in the Northwest, but I found this totally fascinating

[@PlanetRockJesus]

Nice promo video, guys. I don't need to worry where I live, but I like this ad.

[@tshawgo]

I used 1/4" fence at the drain opening in my block wall, only to have a mouse/ pack rat chew through it and push it open. I ended up leaving it in place (for the reason you demonstrated) and covering it with 1/2" fence to provide strength. I've had no problems since.

[@randmayfield5695]

On a regular basis I see rabbits go through chain link fence like it wasn't there. I actually saw one go through a chain link fence with a carrot crosswise in its mouth....an amazing thing to watch! When In doubt get the smaller mesh size just to be sure.

[@jake_runs_the_world]

I kinda like snakes they're so pretty

[@anuninterestedsaitama4838]

i like the kraken it reminds me of tentacle hentai jk xD

[@brendan2jz892]

until you get bit on the toe and you're in the emergency room.

[@add852]

Ze Kraut was about to say that

[@diegotorres6824]

Non venomous snake are cool

[@sundayf.298]

Yeah, and many snakes are super sweet. I can’t get one at the moment but I always hold them at reptile expos. They’re great little things.

[@abrahamsecoe87]

Very nice video thanks for the information

[@PurplePoppyAnimator]

Rattlesnakes and reptiles are truly beautiful and stunning creatures, but thank you for protecting homes and families from these misunderstood creatures and risky situations with families that do not know how to work with these animals

[@stevelarson3391]

Very cool, thanks!

[@blondeexplorer8276]

Will replace all 1/2 inch with 1/4 inch. FOUR ACRES to replace. I will add the 1/4 inch on top of 1/2 inch. GEEEZE it is always something. Thanks for the video. In Texas

[@larrybaker9924]

Great information.

[@cbro777]

Great info.

[@VANESSASVANLIFEJOURNEY]

Very informative

[@mikemead2315]

Rattlesnake fence hole size is STILL great information! Thanks!

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

We're working on another one about how high they can climb :)

[@mikemead2315]

Rattlesnake Solutions LLC, Yes! Seen anything from 14” to 36”. Just saw a video of a Black Tail climbing a dead tree to about a 36” branch where it curled up like home - not the same, but shows angles could allow entry (and now trapped) over a tall fence.

[@emporioarmanj3293]

why is this in my recommended list well i love it

[@relic323]

I like how they used a pen as a size check just in case some bright guy can't still figure out which size he has. >.

[@jacksonc.9308]

Hey That's very helpful especially because I live in MINNESOTA

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

You're the one that clicked on it.

[@jacksonc.9308]

Ya it seamed interesting none the less

[@jacksonc.9308]

*seemed

[@GobanShodan]

When you put the pen through the mesh it totally threw off the perspective i had. I thought those bundles were much larger lol.

[@idkidk8391]

I’m scared of all snakes and have my grass cut every Monday but I wanna add this and get the smallest size possible. I was wondering if it could be placed underground and have another one zip-tied etc above it as well.

[@manolodlospavos]

them fence work pretty good on my outside snake enclosure .uv light all day long. wonderfull !!! now will do another for them babys.

[@arabiantxn]

What does UV light do?

[@manolodlospavos]

it helps reptiles to produce vitamin D

[@leyroy1980]

I'm scared of worms so I probably need 1/8 inch!

[@FurlowT]

Smaller!!! Some worms are thin as hairs!!

[@epicswordmewz7007]

1/2048 inch.

[@dartanyanthemeow-sketeer8674]

leroy jenkins a full wall

[@mikemead2315]

D'artanyan the Meow-sketeer, We are never safe from worms! They can initiate a coordinated attack UNDER solid walls! We’re doomed.

[@gob_fab]

Awesome video. Az native...

[@General_Eisenhower1945]

while this is cool for small areas, fencing in 160 acres for the purpose of snake proofing is unfeasible. that's why I rely on my Winchester 1897. hasn't let me down. But cool stuff, had no idea this was a thing

[@miklosdavid7627]

Stop worrying about deadly snakes. That's the easiest cheapest thing in the world. How does that sound? As for machos, I have no advice, sorry. Just keep shooting and don't be shy to tell others, the whole world in fact, how clever you are.

[@khl2445]

plot twist, the snake is in on it, and they make the smaller fence

[@JustinY.]

I might as well wrap that fence around my entire body

[@alex3016]

Justin Y. yes daddy

[@JimmyDaKewlett]

Oh hi Justin.

[@toptrendingmemes3994]

again

[@icare4less633]

I swear I just saw you on what snake venom dose to your blood

[@user-so4jm8yy3o]

Justin Y. Snakeproof Body armor

[@amandabruney3835]

Only issue I have with the 1/4" mesh is a baby pigmie rattlesnake can and will fit through the 1/4" mesh

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

This is a service that we provide in Arizona, so Eastern species like a pygmy may have different tolerances.

[@cuauhtemoc_chan4975]

Thanks

[@teresacamp984]

Can you tell me where to get the mesh and how to apply it to a chain link fence properly. Had one last year in my back yard in Carson city nv and I have three golden retriever boys who are my world and I’m trying to do what I can to keep them safe. Thank you!!

[@DMills-un1tl]

I own beautiful horse property in NE Scottsdale but don't visit much cuz of the snakes:(

[@Matp345]

I would want my gate electrified if I lived near those things

[@cyromike3]

Good tip thx

[@arabiantxn]

Thankyou

[@JK-br1mu]

Those tiny little fangs of fury.

[@lolitabonita08]

in less than three weeks i found 4 cooperhead babies...two in my backyard and two in the front yard...no doubt i am installing the fence right away.

[@The__Outlaw]

What if a Sasquatch throws a snake into your yard ? You're in a pickle then.

[@bruce5799]

Very good to know even if i don't have snakes around my yard

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

You might you just might not know it

[@qooooe]

Fuck, now I don't feel safe inside my bedroom, I feel like a random snake is gonna fuckin crawl up on me

[@1Fresh_Water]

that baby rattlesnake was so cute! I'd love to break into the snake relocation business down here in southern californa but I'm not really sure where to start. Do you need to pass a venomous handlers course or anything like that in AZ?

[@robertyoung3992]

it was a baby Sidewinder

[@xeskan]

Can you refer to someone who can do this in the Austin area? Thanks!

[@stownley2005]

What company do you recommend for 1/4 mesh?

[@alexandertepper5821]

Thank you I need a job

[@kenjohnson6603]

The 12 ga. shotgun does not stop them from coming in. It stops them from leaving!

[@michaelwilkening8542]

AFTER they have bitten you when you walk out in your sandals and shorts. I prefer not giving a snake an opportunity to bite me thank you.

[@oew41092]

pussy

[@alpenglw4743]

BeeN BRAZY hides behind a gun instead of just removing the snake from his yard :/

[@janglenutter3820]

Wouldn't overlapping the half inch do the same thing?

[@memememes1360]

She’s soooo adorable

[@Kevitt]

What an interesting video

[@kmagnussen1052]

Pretty little sidewinder.

[@kzh2313]

That snake is a paid actor

[@rhywnn]

I love snakes and move all my non venomous ones to safe places on my land or even under my hous. My dogs and chickens are not wise enough to leave them be so it's just to keep them safe. I love watching my water snakes, but draw the line on rattle snakes. Question Moving a snake, can it spread parasites or stickiness? Is it hateful to the snake?

[@wildbabyet9498]

Bruh I thought the Thumbnail was the PUBG map storm coming lol I’m high.

[@hafidali1453]

u need help

[@mitch2413]

looking back at that I see it lol

[@sandiatleo1550]

I am glad Vancouver Island does not have snakes like that.

[@terryglenweaver]

He is correct... But. The 1/4" mesh does not require but a height of 20." Next, no matter how tight the mesh if it can be tunneled under by snakes or other animals then snakes can use the tunnels also. This requires an *exterior lip* under ground so the un-wanted animals cannot make tunnels at the edge of the fence.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Terry Weaver Using the proper size mesh is one of many aspects to proper rattlesnake fencing. However, 20” is not sufficient to keep larger rattlesnakes out.

[@terryglenweaver]

Rattlesnake Solutions LLC --- Yes you are correct. My point was doing the first 20." And the rest of the fence can be 1/2" mesh. My fault for not following through with that.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

That makes more sense, thanks for clarifying!

[@nicholasflick8997]

Rattlesnake Solutions LLC could the snakes not tunnel underneath

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

They don't dig their own holes, and we also dig the mesh into the ground to prevent anything going under. The depth that we bury it depends on the rodents in the area and the quality of the soil. Many rodents and softer soil = deeper fencing, etc.

[@tazmon122]

what about 2(+) layers of 1/2 mesh that are offset, so the total ppi is smaller than 1/2in.

[@otto3967]

Do you think that 1/4 inch will work in the border?

[@Veradance]

I am glad to hear that as you are performing your service you are also helping the snake. Most if not all snakes try to get away from a large predator, which is what humans look like and for the most part are. About half of the stories I here about the horrible rattlesnake and how the dog saved me, if you can get details the snake is usually trying to leave and must defend itself against the dog, who is just following its own instincts. I applaud the idea of prevention as the solution, I wish there was an good solution for Florida homes, I have lost count of the number of people I have meet who see every water snake as a copperhead or cotton mouth and just kill it. The eastern diamond back population has been decimated, so people rarely come across it anymore. It is so sad, people should take responsibility for actions and not be so quick to kill things.

[@michaelwilkinson5393]

They don't chase people although they are known to stand their ground if threatened. Just gotta exercise extra caution in areas where they are present.

[@kinderutz]

Also stops grizzly bears from sneaking in through the mesh.

[@ilovenoodles7483]

ike Tucson and I would say any desert in Az.!!!! In Tucson, at neigbors house, they made a home under the small metal plate for a drainage wash. There wa 2 of them. Both sidewinders.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

To say they live in the Phoenix area doesn't say they don't live other places as well.

[@davidguo4123]

a truely informativ evideo, to the point and not some click bait shit

[@jameswall3309]

this video could've been 30 seconds long

[@timhazeltine3256]

Of Course. Why don't you give it a go?

[@hdtripper1]

Anybody know how to make a snake guard using this 1/4 inch mesh for around bird house poles?

[@apegrecords500]

Haha the Rattlesnake is sooo cute!

[@pinslayer4579]

CCI snake shot works great in most larger caliber revolvers.......

[@jamesellis5549]

that's right Murica a gun is always the solution over common sense,do not piss in your pants over your fright

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Shooting at things in your backyard doesn't prevent anything.

[@stevenjohnson2273]

Rattlesnake Solutions LLC no but, it sure scares the hell out of the neighbors. :)

[@redwhitentrue]

In all seriousness, firing a weapon in an area where people are residing STILL has laws in the U.S.A. It is an arrest-able offense. Clearly james ellis is in the dark about the facts. Moving on... How far up your fence (and below ground) is needed to keep rattlesnakes ans bull snakes out of a 1/3rd acre in the south eastern region of Colorado? I rescue and rehab dogs in this area.

[@oldwolf1928]

Patrick Szabo - Snake meat is tasty too! Few times they got in My coops caught them eating eggs and thats with 1/4 mesh buried AND up 3 ft on Chicken wire. If they want in they can usualy find a way!

[@nyaancalime5561]

What a cute little danger noodle!

[@spike4850]

Lmao that’s the final circle in the thumbnail

[@thebaystander8156]

In my region there is no rattlesnake Instead there is a thousand of large king cobra lurking somewhere in my house.

[@orangenblk]

Great video. But what about height of 1/4"?

[@yantantethera689]

So, do the baby rattle snakes cause much trouble? Do the bite?