u/Unusual_Parsley_1655

I know they're super common, but how often do you see them just out in your yard? Is there anything we should/ shouldn't do to keep our kids, dog and the snakes safe? We know to leave them be and stay observant, but I also want our kids to be able to run around and play outside in the sprinklers. The house does have a big fence but I assume that being chain link it won't stop snakes from getting in. I don't see any firewood piles and it's not near any forest area.

My husband and I are relocating our family to NC and his new employer has offered to get a rental for us for the first 3 months. We'd possibly extend another 2 months after that but would be paying it ourselves. I've reached out to 2 so far, one showed as available right now but the owner responded saying it's actually booked up through the rest of the year. And I haven't heard back from the other. Is there anything we or the company can do to find ones willing to work with us if they are the ones paying for it? We have 2 adults and 3 kids and 1 small (under 20lb) 1yo dog whose house trained and crated overnight and when we are out, coming with us! We'd rather find a furnished finder vs an apartment or extended stay hotel, but I'm having trouble getting responses out finding ones that are actually available.