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Found a snake in North County San Diego?
Keep your distance. Call for removal or text us a clear photo for identification guidance.
Do not approach, touch, trap, or attempt to move the snake yourself.
(760) 297-6979
Call or text for current availability.
While you wait
- SnakeSOS provides non-emergency snake removal. If someone has been bitten or there is a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
- Move people and pets away.
- Do not approach, touch, capture, or kill the snake.
- Keep the snake in sight from a safe distance if you can do so safely.
How it works
Calm, clear help in four steps.
One text gets the process moving. We help you understand what you’re seeing and coordinate a safe response.
Get ID guidance
We’ll provide cautious identification guidance and next steps.
Connect with a responder
We’ll connect you with a local responder who provides an arrival estimate.
Humane relocation
The snake is removed safely and relocated whenever legally possible.
Transparent pricing
Know the range before we arrive.
Identification guidance is free. Removal pricing depends on species, location, access, and conditions.
Snake identification guidanceFree
Standard snake removal$100–175
Venomous snake removal$150–250
Your responder will confirm the expected price before removal. Unusual access conditions or after-hours response may affect the total.
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Snake removal FAQ
Clear answers for a stressful moment, including rattlesnake removal, pricing, and what happens after you contact us.
What should I do if I find a snake?
Keep your distance. Move people and pets away. Keep the snake in sight from a safe distance if you can do so safely. Call or text SnakeSOS at (760) 297-6979. Do not try to catch it. If someone is bitten, call 911 immediately.
Do you remove rattlesnakes?
Yes. Rattlesnakes are venomous and should never be approached. Keep your distance and call or text us. Venomous removal runs $150-$250, and your responder confirms the price before removal.
How much does snake removal cost?
Identification guidance is free. Standard snake removal is $100-$175; venomous snake removal is $150-$250. Your responder will confirm the expected price before removal. Unusual access conditions or after-hours response may affect the total.
What areas do you serve?
North County San Diego, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos, and Encinitas. In a surrounding community? Text or call and we’ll confirm coverage.
Should I try to catch the snake myself?
No. Do not approach, touch, trap, or try to move the snake — even non-venomous snakes can bite. Keep people and pets away and let a responder handle it.
What happens after I call or text SnakeSOS?
We’ll gather the details of your situation. If you text a photo, we’ll provide cautious identification guidance. We’ll connect you with a local responder who will give you an arrival estimate and confirm the price before removal. Whenever it is legal and safe, the snake is relocated rather than killed.
Service area
North County San Diego
Launching across:
OceansideCarlsbadVistaEscondidoSan MarcosEncinitas
In a surrounding community? Text or call and we’ll confirm coverage.
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Remove the danger. Respect the animal.
We prioritize people and pets first. Whenever it is legal and safe, responders use humane removal and relocation practices instead of killing the snake.
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Still watching the snake?
Stay back. Keep pets inside. Call or send a photo now.