Snakes can be your best friend if you are maintaining a garden, in spite of their unfavorable image of creating fear. Snakes would gladly take care of any insect or rodent pest issues at no cost! Due to their penchant for slugs, many gardeners believe garter snakes to be particularly helpful.
Read MoreSnakes are magnificent creatures. Unless they perceive a danger, they will not attack. You can try to pick up the snake by its tail and hold it as far away from you as you can if you are certain that it is a nonvenomous species, but most people prefer to carefully remove the animal by scooping it up with a shovel or rake, very gently and slowly. We recommend the latter method, since holding a snake by just the tail can potentially injure it.
Read MoreSnakes are timid reptiles that avoid interacting with humans. Though, since lawns often have shelter, water, and food available, snakes will gravitate to them. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, since snakes consume mice and other rodents, making them free pest control. Most snake species in the US are not dangerous to humans, though there are some venomous species. The materials listed below were compiled by SnakeSnap to assist you in learning how to keep snakes away without endangering the environment around you.
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