However, just spotting random holes in the ground doesn’t necessarily mean you have a snake invasion in your yard, either. Ahead, you’ll find out how to identify snake holes, plus the ...

In addition to its appearance, there's some key evidence you should look for around a hole in your yard to determine whether ...

Mothballs, essential oils, products that vibrate the ground and other items have been used to deter snakes. But their ...

Cover a snake hole in the yard with dirt, netting, wire, or burlap. Snakes prefer holes that offer a dark, cool space to slither into. The holes can protect them and help them catch prey.

Snakes don't dig their own burrows, but that doesn't mean they can't take refuge in burrows created by something else. Here's how to identify and deal with a snake burrow in your yard.

What's to love about snakes? Jackie Kovacs shows Tuscaloosa News staffer Gary Cosby Jr. during their snake hunt.

The number one warning sign that a rattlesnake is close is a telltale rattle sound. The snake's "rattle" is an accumulation ...

Copperheads are the most common venomous snake in South Carolina. Local expert, Todd Metz, said he’s already started to see ...

Use snake-repelling plants: Common snake repelling plants include marigolds, lemongrass, mother-in-law's tongue, wormwood, onion, and garlic. Fill in burrows: Fill in any holes with dirt or gravel ...

Snakes often seek shelter, food, and water near homes, leaving subtle clues before appearing. Shed skin, slither tracks, and ...

Snake in a hole in soil (Image credit: Shutterstock) Most garden variety snakes in the U.S. are Garter snakes and Watersnakes at up to 20 inches and 42 inches long respectively.

Learn more about how to identify snake holes, including what signs to look for and which snakes are most likely to be slithering in your backyard.