Here is how I built a snake pole to deal with rattlesnakes that I encounter from time to time on my property. Its made out of a $3 chunk of aluminum plate, 5 of ½” electrical conduit, some scrap Ipe wood, a $1 spring and various nuts/bolts/screws/etc. \r
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And if youre wondering why I would build a pole like this instead of using a shovel to dispatch a rattlesnake, there are a couple reasons. First, its not always prical/necessary to dispatch or harm a snake as they do serve a vital role in rodent control. Additionally, sometimes rattlesnakes get into areas where removal is necessary before any other ions can be taken (i.e. garage, house, etc ). \r
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Please note: None of these rattlesnakes were harmed during this video. They were snakes that had been removed from homes or yards in urban areas and were set for relocation to a desert habitat. I simply aided in their relocation and in return they got to star in the video;)\r
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Heres where I got my snake guardz from:)\r
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Music sourced from the YouTube music library or my brother in law, Trey Harris. Credits are as follows:\r
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Intro song: Park bench by Gunnar Olsen\r
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First main song: Paper or Plastic by Wes Hutchinson\r
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Last song: Not Too Cray by Huma-Huma\r
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