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 ...

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.

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

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.

If you do run into a venomous snake, it’s likely a copperhead — the most common venomous snake in the area. Either way, you may be looking to keep snakes out of your yard . But how?

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 ...

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.

If you do run into a venomous snake, it’s likely a copperhead — the most common venomous snake in the area. Either way, you may be looking to keep snakes out of your yard . But how?

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 ...