Rattle Snake

[DogPaddle]

Here in the Houston area we get copperheads . When I see one swimming along against the current (at least 2 or 3 a season), I just leave 'em in there till they're exhausted. It's easier to dip 'em out and "deal with them" when they're tired. Also always use caution when opening the skimmer cover.

[AnnaK]

Also always use caution when opening the skimmer cover.

Sheesh, thanks for adding yet another item to my already myriad neuroses

The worst we've had to deal with are wasps and hornets entangled in the dog hair. I'm the skimmer cleaner since Richard is violently allergic to stings and we're too far from a hospital for it to do any good. Now I get to think about snakes in my skimmer basket. O joy!

[Spensar]

I guess I can't complain about the dead frog I found going around and around in my skimmer after I got back from a few weeks of holidays!

[tagprod]

I guess I can't complain about the dead frog I found going around and around in my skimmer after I got back from a few weeks of holidays!

I'm pretty sure that would violate man laws in all 50 states

[DogPaddle]

AnnaK--I'm not sure you have to worry about snakes with an above-ground pool. But better safe than sorry!!