RICHLAND COUNTY, (WIS) - Snakes are still a problem for people living along Newnham Drive in Richland County.
WIS has learned a plan that could help is on the way, but those living there want relief now.
A snake was climbing the tree next to where Courtney Gordon's trampoline use to sit in her backyard.
Pictures of the snake were sent to news 10 last week after we told you sightings like Gordon's were back in the neighborhood on Newnham drive.
The community first called us last august about the snake problem they claim has gotten worse since the county did work on this creek behind their homes.
Last week we called the county about the return of the conditions. A spokeswoman told news 10 someone was already scheduled to check it out.
They went the next day and told neighbors a maintenance program was in the works, but because the project is so big it could be months before it gets started.
Since then neighbors sent these pictures to WIS, saying snakes continue to crawl into their yards.
With the hot summer ahead, they want to know if they'll get any relief before the county project begins.
WIS has learned that the county will be out to cut the brush and tall grass around the creek.
It's similar to what the county did after our first story last summer.
Neighbors said it helped a lot, because it didn't give the animals a place to live and breed.
That's something snake expert Steve Bennett told us months ago.
"It looks pretty lush right now. If it were nothing but concrete it would be less inviting to them," said Bennett.
Bennett said the snakes are not poisonous, but can bite. He also points out without them the area would be overrun with rodents.
So people should not kill them, just leave them alone.
Easier said then done, right? well, we've got some tips from DNR for anyone who comes face to face with a snake.
First move in the opposite direction. Most likely snakes will go out of their way to avoid interaction with you.
Homeowners should keep the grass cut, and get rid of any trash, debris rocks or wood piles that may be in the yard. Snakes like them for cover in the summer.
If you need professional help call DNR at 1-800-922-5431. They can put you in touch with snake control services.
Reported by Angie Goff
Posted by Logan Smith
