Snake Removal
in Toronto.
Snake removal in Toronto: what to do about a snake in the house, basement or garage, how snakes get in, protected species in Ontario and prices.
Understand what
you’re seeing.
Finding a snake indoors is alarming, but snakes found around Toronto homes are generally harmless and shy. The practical goal is to remove the snake safely and close the gap it used to get in.
Identification & signs
- Most snakes in Ontario are harmless and avoid people when they can.
- Snakes usually get in through gaps at the foundation, under doors, around pipes and through damaged screens.
- Some Ontario snakes, such as Butler’s gartersnake, are protected under the Endangered Species Act, which prohibits harming or harassing them.
- Long grass, rock piles, woodpiles and debris close to the house give snakes shelter.
Identification reference: Government of Ontario: Butler’s gartersnake (protected species).
Practical first steps.
Start with the conditions you can observe. If the activity continues or the pest is uncertain, describe the pattern when requesting an assessment.
- Keep children and pets away from the snake and do not try to handle it.
- If it is safe, close interior doors so the snake stays in one room.
- Keep exterior doors closed and repair screens on doors and windows.
- Seal gaps at the foundation, around pipes and under doors.
- Clear rock piles, woodpiles and debris away from the foundation.
What does snake removal cost in Toronto?
Snake removal in Toronto costs $149–$299, before HST. Quotes are free, and we are fully licensed and insured.
- The price includes removing the snake and sealing one entry point; any additional entry points are quoted separately.
- Price depends on where the snake is and how hard the entry point is to reach.
- Your final price depends on property size, how widespread the activity is and the treatment needed. We confirm it in a free quote before any work starts.
- A warranty is available. Its length depends on the treatment, the level of infestation and the sanitation conditions at the property, and is confirmed in your quote.
Snakes: common questions.
Is the snake in my house dangerous?
Snakes found around Toronto homes are generally harmless, but do not try to handle one. Keep people and pets away until it is removed.
How did a snake get into my basement?
Usually through a gap at the foundation, around pipes, under a door or through a damaged screen. Finding and sealing that entry point is part of the job.
Can a snake be killed?
Some Ontario snakes are protected, and harming them is prohibited. Removing the snake and sealing the entry point is the safer, legal approach.
Tell us about
your property.
Mention where you saw the snake, roughly how big it was and whether you know where it got in.
Include your city or neighbourhood, property type and the best way to reach you. Before booking, confirm the scope, preparation instructions, price and any follow-up arrangements.
Related wildlife services.
General wildlife information checked against the linked reference. Updated October 6, 2026. Treatment recommendations depend on identification and the property assessment.