Free Snake Relocation FAQ

It is a public informational directory that connects people who need snake removal help with independent volunteers who have chosen to publish their contact information. The website provides the connection only. It does not arrange or manage the relocation.

No. Use the Find Help page, select your state and city, and contact a listed volunteer directly. The administrators do not choose a volunteer, send anyone to your property, schedule visits, or monitor the response.

No. Administrators review submissions before publication, but approval means only that the listing was accepted for the directory. It is not a background check, identity verification, endorsement, certification, or guarantee of skill, insurance, conduct, or safety.

Open Find Help and choose your state and city. You can also browse the volunteer map on that page. If your city has no listing, check nearby cities because some volunteers may travel beyond the city shown.

No. Volunteers manage their own schedules, and the directory does not show live availability. A listing does not guarantee a response or a particular response time. If one person does not answer, try another nearby listing.

The directory is for volunteer snake relocation without a required fee. Free Snake Relocation does not collect payments or set prices. Any optional tip or gift is a private choice between you and the volunteer, not a condition of receiving help. You can report a listing concern if someone requires payment while using this directory.

The directory includes volunteers in many parts of the United States, but coverage varies by location and changes as listings are added, updated, or removed. Search the current directory rather than relying on an older screenshot or map pin.

Open the Join or Update page, read the volunteer requirements and disclaimer, and submit the application. Your submission goes to an administrator for review before anything is published.

Submit the same volunteer form again, but choose “I'm already listed, but need to update my information.” Enter your current information in full. After an administrator reviews and approves the update, the existing listing is updated rather than creating a second active listing.

No. Choose the update option on the form. This gives administrators a written record of the change and helps prevent duplicate listings.

Administrators may correct an obvious formatting mistake, but moves, phone changes, and other meaningful updates should normally be submitted through the form. The form creates a trackable record showing what the volunteer requested.

Use the Contact page and include the name, phone number, city, and state shown on the listing. Administrators need enough information to identify the correct record before removing it.

Submissions require administrator review, so there is no guaranteed publication time. The searchable directory may reflect an approved change before the separate Google map finishes updating.

Stay calm, keep people and pets away, and give the snake space. If you can do so without approaching it, take a clear photo using your camera zoom and watch from a safe location. Do not touch, corner, trap, or try to handle an unidentified snake.

No. Many snakes are nonvenomous and play an important role in their ecosystems. However, identification can be difficult, and any snake may bite when threatened. Treat an unidentified snake cautiously and do not handle it.

The website provides educational resources, but it does not guarantee an identification. You can review the Snake ID page and share a safely taken photo with a local expert or the volunteer you contact. Never move closer just to get a better picture.

Keep your distance and move people and pets away instead of approaching the snake. Wildlife laws vary by state, species, and situation, and killing or possessing a native snake may be restricted. Review the state law resources and contact the appropriate wildlife authority for legal guidance.

There is no single distance that is appropriate for every snake, species, habitat, season, or jurisdiction. Research has found that translocation outcomes vary and can be affected by homing behavior, unfamiliar habitat, movement after release, and the suitability of the release site.

The person performing a relocation is responsible for following applicable law and using species-appropriate practices. Free Snake Relocation does not set relocation distances or protocols.

Research background: Germano and Bishop's review of amphibian and reptile translocations and Harvey and colleagues' snake relocation study.

Treat a snakebite as a medical emergency. Call 911 or seek emergency medical attention immediately, and do not drive yourself. Do not try to catch or kill the snake. If possible, take a photo from a safe distance.

Do not apply ice or a tourniquet, cut the wound, or try to suck out venom. Follow instructions from emergency professionals. See the CDC snakebite guidance.

Search by state and city on the Find Help page. Choose a listing and text that volunteer directly. Free Snake Relocation does not receive the request, match you with someone, or contact volunteers on your behalf.

Many volunteers do not answer calls from unknown numbers. A text also creates a written record of the conversation, including the location, photos, timing, and what each person agreed to. The website and its administrators cannot see or store those private messages.

Include your city or neighborhood, where the snake is located, when it was last seen, whether people or pets are nearby, and whether you have a photo taken from a safe distance. Share the exact address after the volunteer confirms they may be able to help.

Try another listing in the same area or check a nearby city. Volunteers may be working, sleeping, driving, outside their service area, or otherwise unavailable. You can also contact local animal control, a wildlife agency, or a licensed pest control provider. If anyone is in immediate danger, call emergency services.

No. Communication and assistance are directly between you and the independent volunteer. Administrators do not supervise the interaction or decide private disputes. You may still use the Contact page to report a serious concern about a public listing.

No. Listed volunteers act independently and are not employees, agents, contractors, or representatives of Free Snake Relocation. Read the full directory disclaimer before using a listing.