We a complete job, from start to finish. We remove wildlife humanely and effectively, using the proper traps, tools, and techniques for each unique animal and situation. When we encounter animals inside a house, we inspect every part of the house, from ground level to every part of the roof, to identify all the areas of entry, and all vulnerable areas, and we perform professional repairs, with guarantee, to seal entry holes shut. We inspect inside the attic to find any damage or biohazard, and provide full cleaning services. We offer attic decontamination, poison-free and permanent rodent control, bat colony exclusion, bird prevention, snake removal, dead animal removal and odor control, and more.

Pittsburgh wildlife critters, such as raccoons, love to eat your left overs! They will use their little, human like hands to rummage through your trash to find a tasty meal. If you are having a problem with raccoons knocking over and digging through your trash give us a call! We specialize in wildlife trapping and reomval, so we can catch those pesky raccoons and release then back into the wild. We service Pittsburgh, as well as the following cities: Kennedy Township, O'Hara Township, Etna, Fox Chapel, Verona, Penn Hills, Turtle Creek, Homestead, West Muffin, Stowe Township, Bellevue, Ben Avon Heights, West View, Reserve Township, Sharpsburg, Wilkinsburg, Edgewood, Braddock, and Avalon. We also service the following counties: Adams County, Armstrong County, Beaver County, Bedford County, Berks County, Blair County, Crawford County, Cumberland County, Elk County, Monroe County, and Washington County.

NOTE: We are not the Allegheny County Animal Control Services. We do provide wildlife removal in Allegheny County Pennsylvania, but we are a private company. Please do not call us regarding any matters that should be directed to the free county animal services. They deal with dog and cat issues, and select issues such as an animal on the street, etc. Below is the TIP OF THE MONTH regarding local Allegheny County animal services related matters:

THE BLACK RAT SNAKE: APPEARANCE, BIOLOGY, LIFE CYCLE, HABITAT, DIET, BEHAVIOR

The back rat snakes are kinds of snake that are known to be calm and less aggressive than the other types of snake species. They are usually shy and don’t want to be seen, as they tend to stay in hidden places where no one will see them. However, if they are provoked they don’t hesitate to strike and they will act differently than how they used to be. Below you can find a lot of exciting features about this wonderful snake.

Appearance
The black rat snakes are medium-sized with an average of 107cm – 183cm. they have a well-shaped head with a slender body that is covered with scales. The black rat snakes are dark in color with white chin, and many a times people mistook them as normal copperhead snakes because of their appearance.

Biology
Black rat snakes belong to the family of reptilian and like most snakes, the black rat snakes tend to multiply by laying eggs, and this happens normally between March and May where they tend to wait for their female species to pass through their territory and initiate the mating process. The eggs are laid from 12 up to 20 and it takes 60 to 70 days for the eggs to get hatched.

Behavior
The black rat snakes have an extraordinary behavior that saw them appear as if they don’t really belong to the family of snakes. Their coldness and shyness nature summarized their behavior, as they tend to do all they can to avoid danger. They tend to freeze and remain motionless whenever they sense danger ahead, but one thing is assured, this type of snakes can strike on provocation and will not hesitate to be aggressive when pushed to the limit.

Habitat
Apart from the geographical location where they have the highest concentration, in the American region; black rat snakes tend to live by the mountains, they love to climb trees; they live by hillside, flat farmland, and places of rocky surfaces.

Diets
In terms of diet, like every other snake, black rat snakes are carnivores’ animals. They feed on mice, rats, snakes, moles, chipmunks, bird eggs, lizards, among others.

Life cycle
Although there is no actual accelerated measure on the average life expectancy of the black rat snakes, but several studies suggest that their average life span ranges from 10 up to 16 years. However, in a situation where these snakes are kept as captives, they can live as long as 30 years.

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