Many swear that eucalyptus oil is effective against snakes, but does this DIY repellent actually work against serpents, or it is just a pleasant-smelling myth?

The last thing anyone wants to see while tending to their garden is a snake. Unfortunately, snakes tend to make a habit of visiting yards due to the abundance of hiding places and tasty treats for ...

If you are anything like me, you might have a strange love-hate relationship with snakes. On spying one in the yard, you might scream, recoil and dash for the door (which is totally fine, of course), ...

It’s summertime, which means snakes (and soon, cicadas) are emerging. In the Triangle and central North Carolina, most of the snakes you might encounter are not venomous. If you do run into a venomous ...

Homeowners often unknowingly attract snakes through features like water bodies, dense plants, and leaf piles. These elements ...

Imagine stumbling out of bed and accidentally stepping on a snake. It’s the stuff of nightmares! Yet, it happens, especially in the warmer months. Snakes tend to make themselves known during prime ...

Summer weather is here and copperheads are out in force in South Carolina. The most common venomous snake in the state, the copperhead, while it prefers to avoid human contact, can often be found in ...

WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The traditional hot, dry part of East Texas summer is here. And with it brings in wildlife, like raccoons and snakes, looking for food and water. Those who raise chickens ...

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 ...