Deterrent For Snakes

RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By Graham (Guest Post) (09/12/2008) I have found that keeping a mongoose with you at all times will prevent snakes. I have three who I take everywhere with me. Work is sometimes a bit funny about it but I have never encountered a snake so they clearly work. I have attached a picture of my mongoose with a snake he caught recently Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By Alan Toney (Guest Post) (07/24/2008) My house cats regularly kill snakes. I usually try to rescue them and take them into the woods before the cats can finish them off. Of course I can easily recognize a copperhead from a harmless decay snake or a water moccasin from a common water snake, so I don't fear snakes. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By Diann (Guest Post) (07/20/2008) I have found Snake repellent sold at Tractor Supply Co works and does not smell like mothballs. A friend told me to keep Seven dust out around the house, snakes seem to not like it-I haven't tried that. I am deathly afraid of snakes-any kind-we live in So Texas on 10 acres and there are lots of rattlesnakes, Blue indigos, garters and such. The Blue indigos can give you a heart attack but are great for keeping away rattlers. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By ESophi (Guest Post) (07/01/2008) What is the best deterrent for garter snakes? Thanks. Calgary Canada Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By Lulu (Guest Post) (06/21/2008) I was just out walking my dogs and came upon a long snake near a stone wall. I was really surprised because it's dark outside and it looked like a long, curvy branch at first. It didn't move when either dog sniffed it but I'm concerned about seeing them now; I have no idea what color it was or if it is harmful. Does anyone know if using some sort of noise would warn snakes we're coming and they'd go away? Maybe a flashlight? I'm terrified of snakes and can't not take my dogs out when it's dark. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By Jessica in northern Mn. (Guest Post) (06/24/2007) i just saw on in my front yard and he's hiding under our steps. i can't take care of my flowers and have a heart attack at the same time!! I HATE THEM!!! it's a REAL phobia... i thought i was going to have a heart attack!! i'm going to try the lime thing... i also heard (years ago) that a statue of an OWL will deter them? what do you think? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By MABLE JEAN DIXON ROWAN (Guest Post) (05/28/2007) TO ALL LISTING MOTH BALLS AS A DETERRENT FOR SNAKES I AM LIVING PROOF "NOT" MOM IS WHEELCHAIR BOUND SO WE HAVE A RAMP. APPARANTLY A GARTER SNAKE MADE A DEN SOMEWHERE UNDER THE RAMP BECAUSE NO MATTER WHEN I LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW THE GARTER SNAKE WAS NEAR THE RAMP OR UNDER IT. I THREW A BOX OF MOTH BALLS ALL AROUND THE HOUSE AND THE VERY NEXT DAY I SAW THIS SNAKE LAYING ON TOP OF WHAT? "MOTH BALLS" DIDN'T PHASE HIM/HER WHATSOEVER. STOP SEEING IT A WHILE AFTER THROWING SOME DIESEL AROUND THE HOUSE. A GOOD RAIN WASHED THAT AWAY THOUGH. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By Terrence (Guest Post) (05/18/2007) Snakeaway is not worth the money!! I had seen 2 snakes at my place, so I bought some snakeaway, $15 and used the whole container around the house and under it. 2 days later, what did I see? Another snake sitting on top of the stuff.....so I put moth balls out, my mother swore by them as well. Been told sulfur and lime will work as well. So am waiting to see if there are more around...will be getting a cat for outside, maybe that will be the best way. But Lord knows if one gets inside the house I will have a heart attack....."" Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By WandaH (Guest Post) (04/04/2006) Just 2 days ago I came across the path of a small copper head. My husband said since it was small, if it had bitten me he would have been able to get me to the hospital. Anyway, it was in our washroom (for washing clothes). I'm pleased to see comfirmation about the Lime and moth balls. I thought I remembered those as being snake deterrant, but wasn't sure. It is hard for me to remember, I am epileptic. My husband called from word this morning (he is a HS teacher) he said he talked to the science teacher and he told him that there would be two reasons for the "snake invasion" 1) there has been a bit of a dry spell and the type of snake found was used to the water so he might have gone into the W/R becouse he sensed water (there was a drip, but has been fixed) 2) the woman next door to us has a barn and the S/T said that snakes are usually around w/ the exception of the kind of snake found, said usually hog nose, garden, & rat snakes usually hang around there. If u have any more advice in addition to the Lime and moth balls I would really appreciate it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post by mkymlp (184) | (05/17/2005) Contact Snakes are beneficial as long as the snakes aren't poisionous or extremely large. Snakes kill mice, rats and other pests. Usually if you ignore them, they will go away on their own. Call your local state park or another source of information and find out how to recognize the snakes in your area. My kids were taught to identify wildlife and their habits so they had a better understanding of nature. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By Sharon,Ky (Guest Post) (05/17/2005) Thanks for the suggestions. But what about the Dog ? He's a Lab, not yet a year old and into chewing on everything. I wouldn't want to kill him in the process. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By Ann4 (Guest Post) (05/17/2005) A pet cat would help, but only if the dog is friendly. I also have a neighbor that says that a snake won't cross a white line and she outlines the edge of her yead with lime - some people use it in the yard to help their grass anyway. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By (Guest Post) (05/17/2005) Use lime Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By San (Guest Post) (05/16/2005) My granny used to use Moth Balls and just throw them around the area she didn't want to cross paths with them. She swore by them.... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Deterrent For Snakes Post By Louise B. (Guest Post) (05/16/2005) I live in FL and boyohboy do we have snakes. Like you I am terrified of them. We have found that putting snakeaway in the garden and around the foundation of the house helps. You can buy it at Home Depot, Tru Value, Ace, and some of the larger Wal Marts carry it. Hope this helps you. Report Spam or Abuse