What Attracts Snakes to Your Property?

Feb 11, 2025 | Blog

Snakes are often drawn to properties that provide them with food, shelter, and water. If your home or yard has an abundance of these resources, you may unintentionally create a welcoming environment for them. Fortunately, by identifying what attracts snakes and taking the right precautions, you can significantly reduce the chances of an encounter.

Why Are Snakes Coming to My Yard?

One of the biggest snake attractants is the presence of rodents and other small prey like frogs and insects. Snakes are natural hunters, and if they find a reliable food source, they will continue to return. Overgrown grass, dense vegetation, and piles of debris such as wood, rocks, or junk also provide excellent hiding spots for snakes, making them feel safe and secure.

Additionally, sources of standing water—such as birdbaths, ponds, or leaky hoses—can draw in thirsty snakes, while cool, damp areas like basements and crawl spaces offer them relief from extreme temperatures.

How Can I Keep Snakes Away?

To keep snakes away, it is essential to control their food sources by sealing off potential hiding places for rodents and eliminating clutter. Keeping your grass short and trimming vegetation regularly will also discourage snakes from settling in your yard. Removing piles of wood, leaves, and other debris reduces their shelter options, while fixing any water leaks and eliminating standing water helps make your property less inviting.

Sealing gaps under doors, windows, and foundations can prevent snakes from entering your home.

Why Use Snake Repel?

Effective against both venomous and non-venomous snakes.

Safe for humans, animals, and plant life when used as directed.

Non-toxic, eco-friendly, and has no unpleasant odour.

Works best when applied in natural snake environments.

Sold in a 500ml bottle (sold as singles).

By combining Snake Repel with other preventive measures, you can create an environment that is less attractive to snakes, keeping your home and yard safer.

If you need guidance on the proper application of Snake Repel, feel free to ask! You can purchase Snake Repel at peststore.co.za.

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