Oct 13, 2024, 10:50 AM IST

7 plants that attract snakes to your house

Apurwa Amit

If you want to keep snakes away, it might be wise to avoid planting these types of vegetation around your home. 

Wildflowers: These can attract a variety of insects, which serve as food for snakes. A diverse flower garden can create a rich ecosystem that attracts snakes.

Lemongrass: While its scent may repel some pests, it can attract certain prey that snakes hunt, indirectly drawing snakes to your garden.

Fennel: This herb can attract various insects and small mammals, making it a potential food source for snakes.

Mint: While it has a strong scent that may deter some pests, it can also attract insects that serve as food for snakes.

Thyme: This low-growing herb can attract insects and small creatures, creating a habitat that may draw in snakes.

Dandelions: Common in many yards, dandelions attract insects and small animals, which can in turn attract snakes.

Berry Bushes: It attract small animals that feed on the berries, making them appealing to snakes looking for a meal.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports