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What Smells do Snakes Hate?
Snakes tend to rely on two specific senses: hearing and smell. Both of these have changed to meet environmental and evolutionary needs. However, due to the pressures faced by snakes, these senses have resulted in some unique adaptations that are great assets but also come with significant drawbacks. The smell is one particular problem for…
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Do Mothballs Keep Snakes Away
One of the most common myths is that mothballs get rid of snakes from a home or yard. In this article, we look at the question: do mothballs repel snakes? What is a Mothball? Mothballs are small balls of pesticide and deodorant and have been used for years. They are used in areas where you…
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The Best Home Remedies to Keep Snakes Away
Snakes are a beautiful species that are a vital part of our ecosystems. However, that doesn’t mean that you will want them in your house or yard. That is why many people look for home remedies to keep snakes away. In this article, we look at the most effective options you have. Thinking About Snake…
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Everything you Need to Know About Garter Snakes
Garter snakes are common snakes from the Thamnophis genus. They’re Colubridae snakes that live in North and Central America from the colder areas of Canada down to Costa Rica. Generally, there are 35 species and subspecies recognized, but there are some disagreements. Most garter snakes have large round eyes, and round pupils, are slender, have…
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How to Get Rid of Snakes in Your Yard Naturally
Snakes are an asset to local ecosystems. Though they aren’t always a welcome member of our yard communities. For most, it will be hard to know whether a snake is in your yard. Snakes are secretive creatures, who tend to not show themselves. When you do see a snake, it is normally a glance and…
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How to Deal with Snakebites on Cats
One of the worst fears of cat owners is that a snake has bitten them. A snake bite on cat family members can be terrifying and upsetting. In this article, we look at what is best in these circumstances. What are the Cat Bitten by Snake Symptoms? There are many cat snake bite symptoms that…
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How to Get Rid of Snake Holes in Your Yard
Snakes live in many environments across the USA. However, they tend to prefer spaces where they can wedge themselves. Sometimes this means that they live in rock crevices, however, sometimes they use snake holes in yard areas. What Are Snake Holes? Snake holes are locations where snakes are living, normally a hole in the loose…
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Can a Snake Bite Through Rubber Boots?
The time you will most likely get bitten, is when a snake bites a foot or leg because you’ve walked to close them. Sometimes, you might not even know that a snake has bitten you because a bite is not painful, especially from smaller species. However, as a precaution, many people believe that rubber boots…
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What Does Snake Poop Look Like?
Snakes, like other animals, do go to the toilet with pee and poo. This is often one of the few ways those hunting for snakes know when a snake has been nearby. And it is sometimes the first sign that a gardener will see a snake too. So if you want to keep your yard…
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What Repels Snakes Naturally?
Snakes are a fundamental part of our ecosystem. Without the snake in the food chain, rodents and other pests would overrun neighborhoods and other settlements. Snakes are also a good source of food for many animals, like foxes, owls, and other birds of prey. However, that doesn’t mean you want a snake in your yard…
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Did you Know?
7,000 Americans will be bitten by a venomous snake this year. Don't be one of them.