Although snakes generally prefer to stay away from humans, certain conditions around the house can inadvertently attract them.

1. Presence of rats can be a major reason
Rats are the biggest reason for snakes coming around the house. Many species of snakes consider rats as their main food. If the number of rats in a house is high, that place can become an easy hunting ground for snakes.

What to do?

• Keep food items in closed containers, dispose of garbage properly and control the rat problem quickly.

2. The smell of rats can also attract snakes
Not just rats, but the smell of their urine and feces can also attract snakes. Snakes detect the presence of their prey through smell.

What to do?

• Regularly clean store rooms, garages and corners of the house where rats can hide.

3. Bird’s nests can also be the cause
Some snakes prey on birds and their eggs. If there are bird nests on trees, roofs or walls around your house, snakes may reach there in search of food.

What to do?

• Keep an eye on the nests near the entrance, windows and roof of the house and keep the surrounding area clean.

4. Water sources can increase the danger
Ponds, fountains, pits filled with water or stagnant water attract frogs, fish and other small creatures. These creatures are part of the diet of many snakes, so areas with water are more likely to encounter snakes.

What to do?

• Do not allow water to accumulate around the house and take regular care of the garden or pond.

5. A snake can also be called by the smell of other snakes.
Snakes communicate among themselves through chemical signals i.e. pheromones. If a snake has visited or lived in a place before, the scent left behind may attract other snakes.

What to do?

• If you see a snake around the house, do not try to catch or drive it away. Immediately contact the forest department or local wildlife rescue team.

6. Adopt these measures to keep your home safe
The most effective way to keep snakes away is to eliminate things that attract them. Keep the house and surrounding area clean, cut bushes regularly, control rats and do not allow water to accumulate anywhere.

Experts believe that a clean and organized environment is less attractive to snakes, which reduces the chances of them coming around the house to a great extent.