Too many snakes! Haaaalp!
Too many snakes! Haaaalp!
Too many snakes appeared on my yard recently so I asked my khmer buddy is there anyways to keep snakes away and he replied me he grows lime grass to keep them away but it sounds all bs to me(unproven thing)
So I'm asking where to buy any kind of chemical repellent or even natural ones
Saeng Q SIR!
So I'm asking where to buy any kind of chemical repellent or even natural ones
Saeng Q SIR!
A few statues made in the likeness of whatshisname's missus in the garden should do the trick.
"That was probably Londo...He is always shitty." - Marvin
I'm kinda serious here haha..Londo wrote:A few statues made in the likeness of whatshisname's missus in the garden should do the trick.
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What kind of snakes are they? Any pictures?
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This any use? Scroll down for Garlic etc...
Sorry it is a bit long, found on several websites
Before looking ways on how to repel snakes, lets look at the ways to prevent snakes from entering our backyard:
Get rid of covered or hidden places to keep snakes away.
Removing or reducing areas where snakes are found will force the snake to seek a different place to hide. Some of these areas include: Tall grasses, shrubs, wood or rock piles, and boards, logs or anything that will allow the snakes to crawl under.
Eliminate access to other areas the snakes may find appealing such as under a table.
Be sure your place is free from the sources of food a snake would depend on which are: Rats, mice, frogs, and lizards; which are the staple diet of a snake.
Have a skilled person to remove them from your backyard. In Malaysia, this is usually done by the Fire Department.
Some popular methods that claim to repel snakes but are not effective:
Roping off affected area with hemp rope.
Spreading mothballs around the affected area. No effect.
Flooding snake dens. They don’t drown, they just crawl away.
Spreading gas or diesel around. Very not effective.
Sulfur powder.
Some Plants that Can Be Planted Around Your Backyard to Repel Snakes Naturally
1. Wormwood (Artemisia)
Artemisia Vulgaris (mugwort or common wormwood) is one of several species in the genus Artemisia which have common names that include the word mugwort. This species is also occasionally known as Felon Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Wild Wormwood, Old uncle Henry, Sailor’s Tobacco, Naughty Man, Old Man or St. John’s Plant (not St John’s wort).
In some places, wormwood is considered as an invasive weed. It is a very common plant growing on nitrogenous soils such as waste places and roadsides. It is a tall herbaceous perennial plant with a woody root.
The down side of this plant is that it is an aggressive and invasive plant that takes over wherever it is planted which leads to another issue of management control.
Management control of wormwood can be done as the following:
Manual removal – expensive and time consuming.
Systemic herbicide glyphosphate – targets mugwort and not surrounding plants, may effect soil microbes and other life.
Soil Pasturisation – using Solar to kill mugwort seeds and larger roots.
Mulch
Herbicides – toxic and pollutes the soil, can bring harm to people who come into contact with them.
2. Tulbaghia Violacea
Tulbaghia Violacea is a popular garden plant that is useful for difficult hot corners of the garden as it will tolerate prolonged drought. This attractive plan is ideal for the herb garden, as both the leaves and flowers can be used in salads and other dishes. The crushed leaves may be used to help cure sinus, headaches and to discourage moles from the garden. The smell repels fleas, ticks and mosquitoes when crushed on the skin.
The fresh bulbs can be boiled and the decoction can be taken orally to clear up coughs and colds. It has also been used as a remedy for pulmonary tuberculosis and to destroy intestinal worms.
It is also a very good snake repellent and for this reason the Zulus plant it around their homes.
3. West Indian Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus)
Snakes don’t like the citrus smell from the leaves. The leaves or the tips can turn brown in extreme heat in summer. It requires very little care.
4. Sarpgandha (Rauwolfia Serpentina)
Known by a variety of local names such as Sarpagandha, Indian Snake root and Insanity herb, this plant is known for its ability to repel away snakes.
Sarpgandha is found in many Asian countries, mainly India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Bhutan, Nepal, Malaysia and Thailand.
5. Andrographis Paniculata
Andrographis Paniculata is a herbaceous plant commonly found in India and Sri Lanka. It is widely cultivated in south Asia for the treatment of some infectious disease. The leaves and roots was often used before antibiotics were created.
In Malaysia, it is known as ‘Hempedu Bumi’ literally means ‘bile of earth’ since it is one of the most bitter plant used in traditional medicine.
Other Common Repellents
1. Garlic Mixture
Garlic mixtures are effective as snake repellents. You can either get them commercially such as Snake Stopper or make your own.
Here are the ingredients to make your own garlic mixture:
10 garlic bulbs (purple ones are best as they are very potent)
Four table spoons of garlic oil or any other vegetable oil.
Some water.
Preparation:
Take a blender and add some water.
Separate the garlic into cloves and add them to the blender.
Start blending it until a smooth nice paste is formed, then add the oil.
Leave the mixture in a plastic container for an hour with the lid on.
Now it’s ready, and place a few drops in any area you don’t want snakes to be seen. Repeat the process after it rains.
The effectiveness of the mixture usually lasts for three weeks, then you will need to make a new batch.
2. Cinnamon Oil & Clove Oil Mixture
Research has shown that cinnamon oil, clove oil and eugenol are effective to be used as snake repellents. Snakes will retreat when sprayed directly with these oils and even vacate the area in confined spaces when these oils are introduced in these areas. However, application to hard surfaces will not prevent prevent the snakes from entering the area.
3. Non-Natural Snake Repellents that are Safe: Liquid Fence
Liquid Fence is a commercial product that is safe to be used as it do not contain naphthalene, a harmful chemical that can be hazardous to the health of both humans and animals. The ingredients in Liquid Fence irritate and confuses the snake’s ability to gather information, forcing the snake to retreat from that area to another.
It is very simple to use, it is effective just by spraying the repellent around areas where snakes are present or likely to be present. Liquid Fence have been proven to be safe, effective, easy to use, and long lasting.
Sorry it is a bit long, found on several websites
Before looking ways on how to repel snakes, lets look at the ways to prevent snakes from entering our backyard:
Get rid of covered or hidden places to keep snakes away.
Removing or reducing areas where snakes are found will force the snake to seek a different place to hide. Some of these areas include: Tall grasses, shrubs, wood or rock piles, and boards, logs or anything that will allow the snakes to crawl under.
Eliminate access to other areas the snakes may find appealing such as under a table.
Be sure your place is free from the sources of food a snake would depend on which are: Rats, mice, frogs, and lizards; which are the staple diet of a snake.
Have a skilled person to remove them from your backyard. In Malaysia, this is usually done by the Fire Department.
Some popular methods that claim to repel snakes but are not effective:
Roping off affected area with hemp rope.
Spreading mothballs around the affected area. No effect.
Flooding snake dens. They don’t drown, they just crawl away.
Spreading gas or diesel around. Very not effective.
Sulfur powder.
Some Plants that Can Be Planted Around Your Backyard to Repel Snakes Naturally
1. Wormwood (Artemisia)
Artemisia Vulgaris (mugwort or common wormwood) is one of several species in the genus Artemisia which have common names that include the word mugwort. This species is also occasionally known as Felon Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Wild Wormwood, Old uncle Henry, Sailor’s Tobacco, Naughty Man, Old Man or St. John’s Plant (not St John’s wort).
In some places, wormwood is considered as an invasive weed. It is a very common plant growing on nitrogenous soils such as waste places and roadsides. It is a tall herbaceous perennial plant with a woody root.
The down side of this plant is that it is an aggressive and invasive plant that takes over wherever it is planted which leads to another issue of management control.
Management control of wormwood can be done as the following:
Manual removal – expensive and time consuming.
Systemic herbicide glyphosphate – targets mugwort and not surrounding plants, may effect soil microbes and other life.
Soil Pasturisation – using Solar to kill mugwort seeds and larger roots.
Mulch
Herbicides – toxic and pollutes the soil, can bring harm to people who come into contact with them.
2. Tulbaghia Violacea
Tulbaghia Violacea is a popular garden plant that is useful for difficult hot corners of the garden as it will tolerate prolonged drought. This attractive plan is ideal for the herb garden, as both the leaves and flowers can be used in salads and other dishes. The crushed leaves may be used to help cure sinus, headaches and to discourage moles from the garden. The smell repels fleas, ticks and mosquitoes when crushed on the skin.
The fresh bulbs can be boiled and the decoction can be taken orally to clear up coughs and colds. It has also been used as a remedy for pulmonary tuberculosis and to destroy intestinal worms.
It is also a very good snake repellent and for this reason the Zulus plant it around their homes.
3. West Indian Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus)
Snakes don’t like the citrus smell from the leaves. The leaves or the tips can turn brown in extreme heat in summer. It requires very little care.
4. Sarpgandha (Rauwolfia Serpentina)
Known by a variety of local names such as Sarpagandha, Indian Snake root and Insanity herb, this plant is known for its ability to repel away snakes.
Sarpgandha is found in many Asian countries, mainly India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Bhutan, Nepal, Malaysia and Thailand.
5. Andrographis Paniculata
Andrographis Paniculata is a herbaceous plant commonly found in India and Sri Lanka. It is widely cultivated in south Asia for the treatment of some infectious disease. The leaves and roots was often used before antibiotics were created.
In Malaysia, it is known as ‘Hempedu Bumi’ literally means ‘bile of earth’ since it is one of the most bitter plant used in traditional medicine.
Other Common Repellents
1. Garlic Mixture
Garlic mixtures are effective as snake repellents. You can either get them commercially such as Snake Stopper or make your own.
Here are the ingredients to make your own garlic mixture:
10 garlic bulbs (purple ones are best as they are very potent)
Four table spoons of garlic oil or any other vegetable oil.
Some water.
Preparation:
Take a blender and add some water.
Separate the garlic into cloves and add them to the blender.
Start blending it until a smooth nice paste is formed, then add the oil.
Leave the mixture in a plastic container for an hour with the lid on.
Now it’s ready, and place a few drops in any area you don’t want snakes to be seen. Repeat the process after it rains.
The effectiveness of the mixture usually lasts for three weeks, then you will need to make a new batch.
2. Cinnamon Oil & Clove Oil Mixture
Research has shown that cinnamon oil, clove oil and eugenol are effective to be used as snake repellents. Snakes will retreat when sprayed directly with these oils and even vacate the area in confined spaces when these oils are introduced in these areas. However, application to hard surfaces will not prevent prevent the snakes from entering the area.
3. Non-Natural Snake Repellents that are Safe: Liquid Fence
Liquid Fence is a commercial product that is safe to be used as it do not contain naphthalene, a harmful chemical that can be hazardous to the health of both humans and animals. The ingredients in Liquid Fence irritate and confuses the snake’s ability to gather information, forcing the snake to retreat from that area to another.
It is very simple to use, it is effective just by spraying the repellent around areas where snakes are present or likely to be present. Liquid Fence have been proven to be safe, effective, easy to use, and long lasting.
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Forget commercial repellents, most of them do not work.
First and foremost, do not make your yard attractive to snakes: no dead wood, piles of vegetation and no mice or rats.
I think your friend meant lemongrass. It works, and is good for cooking:-) Essential oils will also work, again either lemon grass or cloves.
First and foremost, do not make your yard attractive to snakes: no dead wood, piles of vegetation and no mice or rats.
I think your friend meant lemongrass. It works, and is good for cooking:-) Essential oils will also work, again either lemon grass or cloves.
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so.. conclusion:
fast and possible way to repel : clear grass & plants and use garlics or even grow garlic plants
Thank you all for helping me
fast and possible way to repel : clear grass & plants and use garlics or even grow garlic plants
Thank you all for helping me
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I keep something like this in the house just in case:
I have used it twice already this year on a 2 metre Racer(mildly venomous) and a Green Tree Viper ( venomous) .
I use wire for my noose instead of rope in the pic , but it works a trick . It keeps a good distance between you and the snake.
I have used it twice already this year on a 2 metre Racer(mildly venomous) and a Green Tree Viper ( venomous) .
I use wire for my noose instead of rope in the pic , but it works a trick . It keeps a good distance between you and the snake.
I just shout 'Snake!' and a Cambodian, (usually an old woman) comes running out with a sickle on a large handle and lops off it's head. Then she pronounces it harmless/dangerous and whether it's edible or not.
Massive stalker
Buy some geese. They don't like goose crap.
TheGrimReaper wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2019 1:45 pmSlavedog, you do not belong on this forum as you talk too much sense.
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Where is your house? I'll come and remove them. Have a big, strong cloth bag around I can put them in. Don't try to kill them, many people get bitten doing that.Jin wrote:Too many snakes appeared on my yard recently so I asked my khmer buddy is there anyways to keep snakes away and he replied me he grows lime grass to keep them away but it sounds all bs to me(unproven thing)
So I'm asking where to buy any kind of chemical repellent or even natural ones
Saeng Q SIR!
PM me.
ירי ילדים והפצצת אזרחים דורש אומץ, כמו גם הטרדה מינית של עובדי ההוראה.
Jin, make sure you negotiate yourself a decent cut (Vlad will obviously be flogging them down the local market).vladimir wrote:Where is your house? I'll come and remove them. Have a big, strong cloth bag around I can put them in. Don't try to kill them, many people get bitten doing that.Jin wrote:Too many snakes appeared on my yard recently so I asked my khmer buddy is there anyways to keep snakes away and he replied me he grows lime grass to keep them away but it sounds all bs to me(unproven thing)
So I'm asking where to buy any kind of chemical repellent or even natural ones
Saeng Q SIR!
PM me.
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TheGrimReaper wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2019 1:45 pmSlavedog, you do not belong on this forum as you talk too much sense.
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If Vlad is happy to come remove something you don't want, I would let him. If he makes a buck or three out of it, good for him. Unless, of course it is four bucks! ! !
Nothing but an opinionated tourist. The Pope spends more time in countries than I do ! It is also not my place to comment on a gentleman's dress. A real 23 minute wonder, that obviously knows little about ovens and cooking in Cambodia.
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If he can do it - good on him. All he is doing is moving some animals from one area where they are a nuisance to a more remote area. He knows what he's doing, he knows more about these creatures than probably anyone on here.
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