Q&A – What is the best way to deter snakes in the garden?

Question:
What is the best way to deter snakes in the garden?
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Answer:
Snakes live in your garden because there is a food source there. Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center says small snakes eat insects while larger snakes eat rodents. She also talks about several different kinds of snakes and which ones will keep other snakes away.

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