Do mothballs or ammonia help repel snakes?

If you have problems with a snake in your yard, attic, or elsewhere in your home, you may be wondering how you can get rid of these snakes on the property, but you might not be aware of what you should do. Maybe you’ve heard that you can repel snakes using ammonia and mothballs, but you are not sure if they are going to work or not. There are many misconceptions when it comes to repelling snakes, and this is why you should research the claims to see if they are valid.

A mothball is a pungent substance shaped in a small pellet. It is made mainly with naphthalene and it is primarily placed among stored items to keep away the cloth moths. Ammonia is a colorless and pungent gas, and it is soluble in water. Breathing or swallowing ammonia liquid can cause poisoning. Because of the poisoning effect and the pungent odor, people may assume that these items will repel snakes. However, the truth is that this is just a myth and they do not work at all.

Many people have tried to repel a snake using ammonia or mothballs and other substances; however, in the end these repellents are not effective. This is why highly experienced and professional wildlife removal experts do not even try repelling snakes using ammonia and mothballs. The truth is that you may end up poisoning a person or pet when you try repelling a snake using mothballs or ammonia gas or liquid. Instead of trying the ineffective method of repelling a snake using mothballs and ammonia, you may try other ways of getting rid of the snake without using any type of poison or putting people at risk. One option is using Garcinia Kola, which is also referred to as bitter kola. The snake can smell it before they even come on to your property. It will make them uncomfortable and they will leave the area. Some people suggest spraying kerosene or diesel fuel around the home in order to keep away snakes.

Before you try to remove the snake, it is good if you learn about the type of snake found on your property and their behavior. It is not good to deal with the snake if you fear them, but you should know that most snakes will not attack if they are not provoked.

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