8 Scents That Repel Snakes: Expert Tips to Keep Them Away From Your Home

• Snakes often enter homes during summer and monsoon, but experts advise against killing them.
• Snakes attack only when threatened; certain smells can safely drive them away.
• Az-Animal lists 8 substances whose smell repels snakes, including garlic, onion, mint, basil, and ammonia.
• Garlic, onion, mint, basil, lemon juice, vinegar, cinnamon oil, ammonia, and kerosene are effective repellents.
• Sound and cleanliness are also crucial; snakes fear noise, and keeping surroundings clean prevents entry.