Snake repellent plants can be hugely important if you live in an area where these unwelcome reptiles thrive. Snakes love damp, secluded spots with dense leaf cover and also sun-bathed rock gardens, ...

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 ...

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 ...

THE jury is out on whether or not a popular new electronic “snake repeller” is all hiss and no bite. Solar powered gadgets that emit ultrasonic vibrations to ward off snakes have been popping up in ...

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, ...

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