A Nigerian wildlife expert addressed claims that plants like bitter kola and lemongrass repelled snakes, sparking debate ...

Snake repellents like oils, granules and mothballs lack proven effectiveness. Mothballs pose health risks to humans and pets. Habitat changes remain the most reliable snake deterrents. It’s summertime ...

Snakes are running rampant across Georgia, basking in the summer heat and making themselves at home in your yard. Sure, there are some ways to keep snakes away, but do they really work? Here’s what ...

With spring’s warm evenings and even warmer days, we’re all bound to begin encountering the snakes of the Triangle. Social media sites can be a treasure trove of falsehoods about our region’s snakes, ...

Spring is here and snakes are on the move. Some people enjoy encounters with snakes while others would rather never see one at all, particularly near their home. A search on the internet will reveal ...

While many snake species are harmless to humans and can be gardener's friends (think reducing pesky rodent populations), you might not want to welcome them in your yard. Adding plants that repel ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. It’s summertime, which means snakes (and soon, cicadas) are emerging. In the Triangle and central North Carolina, most of the snakes ...

Snakes are running rampant across Mississippi, basking in the summer heat and making themselves at home in your yard. Sure, there are some ways to keep snakes away, but do they really work? Here’s ...