Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s summertime, which means snakes (and soon, cicadas) are emerging. In the Triangle and central North Carolina, most of the ...

With spring’s warm evenings and even warmer days, we’re all bound to begin encountering the snakes of the Triangle. Social media sites can be a treasure trove of falsehoods about our region’s snakes, ...

Although no plant can completely repel snakes, some herbs and flowers are thought to make outdoor and garden areas less appealing to snakes. Some of these plants have strong scents or textures that ...

Snakes are running rampant across Georgia, basking in the summer heat and making themselves at home in your yard. Sure, there are some ways to keep snakes away, but do they really work? Here’s what ...

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 ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Snake repellents like oils, granules and mothballs lack proven effectiveness. Mothballs pose health risks to humans and pets. Habitat ...

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 ...