Contact & Emergency Dispatch

Response time depends on Barbara's current workload and your location within the service area. For genuine emergencies (venomous snake inside your home, snake near children/pets), she prioritizes immediately. For standard calls, typical response is same-day. Call to discuss your specific situation.

Text Barbara a photo at (804) 840-0464 — she'll identify the species quickly. Always treat an unidentified snake as potentially venomous until confirmed otherwise. If you're uncomfortable getting close enough for a photo, just call and describe what you're seeing. When in doubt, keep your distance and call a professional.

Yes — Slither Me Timbers serves northern Georgia border communities including Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, and Lafayette. Call to confirm your location falls within the coverage area.

The relocated snake is extremely unlikely to return — Barbara releases snakes at sites specifically chosen to be far from residential areas. However, if your property has attractants (rodent populations, shelter, entry points), other snakes may eventually find their way in. That's why Barbara recommends combining extraction with a property inspection and exclusion work for long-term results.

No. Commercial snake repellents — including sulfur, mothballs, and "snake away" products — have no proven effectiveness and can be harmful to children, pets, and the environment. The only proven method for keeping snakes off a property long-term is physical exclusion: sealing entry points, removing shelter and prey, and installing appropriate barriers. That's exactly what Barbara's exclusion service provides.