How do I keep snakes away?

So what does actually work?

1. Remove shelter like piles of rubble, building materials and rock walls;
2. Keep grass short;
3. Create a clearing around the house;
4. Plant native trees that attract snake-eating birds like kookaburras;
5. Get rid of rodents;
6. Remove water sources like ponds and bromeliads;

How do I get rid of snakes in my yard naturally?

Pour white vinegar around the perimeter of any body of water for a natural snake repellent. Lime: Create a mixture of snake repellent lime and hot pepper or peppermint and pour it around the perimeter of your home or property. Snakes don’t like the smell of the mixture and the fumes are also itchy on their skin.

What can I put around my yard to keep snakes away?

How do you get rid of snakes in Your House?

Clean up piles of wood, trash, metal, and other debris to reduce snake habitat. Cut shrubs away from the home, keep grass short, and manage weeds to reduce hiding areas. Secure all door sweeps and window screens to reduce entry points to the home.

What to do if you find a poisonous snake?

Carry a strong light after dark. Explain to children the dangers of snakes under storm or flood conditions, and the precautions they should follow. Do not allow children to play around debris. If you kill a poisonous snake, use a stick, rake, or other long-handled tool to carry the snake away for disposal.

Is it safe to handle snakes?

Because some snakes can be dangerous, don’t handle any snake if you are not absolutely sure what type it is. If you don’t know what type of snake you are dealing with, treat the snake as if it might be venomous. Don’t handle it and keep children and pets away. Snakes are most likely to bite when harassed.

What do snakes eat around the House?

Snakes In and Around the House. Snakes are generally shy animals who want nothing to do with people. They can be beneficial because they eat mice, slugs, grubs, insects, and other pests and they can be food for other wildlife such as hawks.