Snake Repellent Plants: 8 Natural Ways to Keep Snakes Away From Your Home

• Indian Snakeroot (Sarpagandha) has a strong odor that deters snakes, scorpions, and other insects, and is significant in Ayurveda.
• Marigolds contain alpha-terthienyl, emitting a strong smell unbearable for snakes, making them effective repellents.
• Garlic and onions release a sulfurous, pungent smell that affects a snake's sense of smell, keeping them away.
• Lemongrass, with its citronella oil, repels snakes, mosquitoes, and other insects, despite its pleasant fragrance to humans.
• Tulsi (Clove Basil), roses, thorny plants, mint, and wormwood are also effective in deterring snakes due to their strong scents or physical barriers.

Why It Matters: Planting specific strong-smelling or thorny plants can naturally deter snakes from entering your home and garden.