Snakes

Then, mowing the lawn regularly makes another great snake repellant method since too high grass can camouflage snakes pretty well. Moreover, an unkempt law is the perfect habit for some of the favorite meals in the menu of a snake: locusts, small rodents, mice, crickets and even frogs. When the lawn is mowed short, then snakes will avoid it as an open space that makes them easy prey for other predatory species like owls or hawks. Any cluttered area around the house can cause just as much trouble, becoming nests for poisonous or non-poisonous snakes. Hence, do not allow any piles of wood, open sheds and compost heaps around the house.

In African wilderness, local people use camel or goat hair ropes as a great snake repellant means: snakes do not slither over such rough surfaces. Aborigines will often surround their open-air sleeping area with such ropes to protect themselves against the deadly bites of some of the African poisonous snakes. Modern tent design takes this snake repellant issue very seriously, which is why there are usually nets that have to be zipped up in order to prevent snakes from entering. Make sure you do not forget to zip the tent when entering or getting out, or you may have unwelcome guests joining you.

Snake repellant solutions do exist in other forms too and they include special foams, nets and all sorts of protections for window sills for instance. Many such devices are considered controversial according to animal rights protection. Consequently, it is probably a very good idea that you go for the harmless snake repellant solutions. If by any chance you suspect dangerous snakes nesting in your garden, do not try to kill or chase them away, as they will attack when threatened. Turn to some pest control service and have the animals safely removed, and no harm will be done to either party.

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