Shed snake skins are clear and have the snake s scale pattern on them.
What causes snakes in your yard.
Learn what snakes are venomous in your area so you know which snakes are actually dangerous and which are totally harmless.
Mow your grass often and keep it cut short.
If you keep your lawn and garden well irrigated you re more likely to attract frogs lizards birds and rodents which attract snakes.
Some snake species even like to hang out around water sources in order to stay hydrated.
This is highly unscientific and untested.
Unfortunately there are several species of snakes that seem to prefer and thrive in wet environments including the all too common garter snake.
Encounters with venomous snakes in backyards are rare.
They are left behind when a snake sheds.
Snakes are known for regularly shedding their scaly skin and this can occur once per month in actively growing snakes.
And if you re like the rest of us who aren t fans of surprise hissing here are five things you should definitely avoid.
Make your yard less comfy for snakes by keeping it neatly mowed and eliminate hiding places such as woodpiles large rocks debris overgrown weeds etc.
That means you might be housing snakes in your yard every time it rains and puddles begin to form.
Grumpy gardener steve bender has some tips that are sure to bring snakes to your yard like letting your grass grow too long and leaving bowls of smelly pet food out.
Your backyard basement and or porch may provide an area of shelter for snakes.
Snakes will come into your yard in search of food water and shelter.
Again probably best to just keep your yard neat.
Close down the food supply by reducing the rodent population.
Eliminating these three basic necessities will make them much less likely to pay you a visit.
Rumor has it that snakes hate the smell of ammonia and if you soak rags in it put them in plastic bags and scatter them outside your house it will cause snakes to stay away.
Although it is nearly impossible to truly keep outdoor spaces snake free a few preventative measures might keep them from hanging around.
This process allows snakes to repair damaged skin and get rid of parasites.
Look for shed snake skins.
Snake skins are a clear sign that snakes have been present in your yard at some point.
If you do encounter a venomous snake in your yard don t try to move or kill it.
Shorter grass means more exposure to predators like hawks and coyotes and also makes them much easier for you to spot.
When preparing to shed snakes may rub.
Do moth balls really keep snakes away.
Shedded skin doesn t rot but some pest animals do eat it so the old skin may disappear.
Well watered mulched areas such as shrub beds and vegetable gardens also offer cool shelter for snakes in summer so be careful when walking or working in these areas.
Patrick isn t on hand to drive them away with a wave of his shepherd s crook all is not lost.
