Snake Repellant
16 Feb 2010
Due to the high risk of snake bites, snake repellant solutions are a must in certain parts of the globe. At present, some manufacturers have come up with special snake repellant systems, yet, besides the ready made items, there are basic things that you can do in order to reduce the chances of snakes making their nest in your garden. Among the favorite snake environments, ponds, shrubs and bushes occupy top positions, as they have a great hiding corner to stalk on prey; moreover, when there is a lot of shrubbery in the garden, snakes can travel from one location to another without difficulty. Therefore, make sure that the reduction of vegetation is thorough so as to make a good snake repellant method.
Then, mowing the lawn regularly makes another great snake repellant method since too high grass can camouflage snakes pretty well. Moreover, such a lawn represents the perfect habit for some of the common snake preys: locusts, small rodents, mice, crickets and even frogs. A short lawn will be avoided by snakes as an open space that makes them vulnerable to the attack of other predatory species like hawks and owls. Any cluttered area around the house can cause just as much trouble, becoming abodes for poisonous or non-poisonous snakes. Hence, eliminate wood stacks, open sheds and compost heaps from the yard.
In wild areas on the Black continent, local people use camel or goat hair ropes for snake protection and snake repellant purposes: snakes cannot move over such rough and unpleasant surfaces. Aborigines will often guard their bed location with such ropes to protect. A similar snake repellent principle is followed in tent design, which is why there are zipped nets used in order to prevent snakes and other insects from getting inside. Make sure you do not forget to zip the tent when entering or getting out, or you may have unwelcome guests joining you.
Snake repellant solutions do exist in other forms too and they include special window sill protections, foams, nets or traps. Many such equipments are considered controversial according to animal rights protection. Hence, it would be wise to focus on harmless snake repellant ways. If by any chance you suspect dangerous snakes nesting in your garden, do not try to destroy or chase them away, as they will strike back when threatened. Turn to some pest control service and order the animals safely relocated in a wild area, and nothing bad will happen either to the snake or your family.