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hlthe2b

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3. Two years ago, I apparently had a bullsnake in my basement (seeing some signs of its presence, but not the snake itself)

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Thu Jan 16, 2025, 01:51 PM

Jan 16

This is not uncommon in the winter in Colorado where they come in out of the cold and leave as soon as it warms up (Rattlesnakes are very unlikely to enter houses in the winter but hibernate earlier). That's what my "guy" did and I have seen no evidence of rodents for some time. When it warmed up, I had a home inspector come seal any identified ways for rodents (or snakes) to get in and so that will probably be a one time thing.

But, while my basement is partially finished, I really only go down to do laundry so I was happy to honor the cohabitation relationship for a while. Better a bullsnake than rodents, including those that can carry Hantavirus out here.

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So, after Lola, the cat caught the first rat I had a plumber come here to fix [View all] Maraya1969 Jan 16 OP

Sounds like you are going to be paying for a interior upgrade. Was this in the budget??? nt in2herbs Jan 16 #1

The budget? Whatever will fit on the credit card is 'in the budget" Maraya1969 Jan 16 #2

Two years ago, I apparently had a bullsnake in my basement (seeing some signs of its presence, but not the snake itself) hlthe2b Jan 16 #3

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WOW! I usually get upset when I see one animal kill another but this Maraya1969 Jan 16 #6

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When you say you will never forget was it because they upset you? Maraya1969 Jan 16 #7

No, not really upset Americanme Jan 16 #9

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