Jun 28, 2024, 05:16 PM IST

8 plants that attract snakes

Mahipal Chouhan

Tall Grass: Provides cover and hunting ground for snakes, making it a preferred habitat.

Bushes and Shrubs: Dense foliage offers snakes protection and abundant prey like rodents and insects.

Ground Covers (e.g., Ivy): Creates a cool, shaded environment, ideal for snakes to hide and hunt.

Piles of Leaves: Retains moisture and harbors insects, attracting snakes seeking both food and shelter.

Rock Gardens: Rocks provide basking spots and crevices for snakes to hide, creating a suitable habitat.

Mulch: Moisture and warmth beneath mulch attract snakes, which use it for shelter and hunting.

Compost Piles: Warmth and abundance of decomposing organic matter attract snakes looking for food and cover.

Pond Plants (e.g., Water Lilies): Aquatic environments attract snakes that hunt amphibians and fish.

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