5 plants that attract snakes into your home. You should remove them quickly before they become dangerous.

Many people like to plant trees to be close to nature, but they don't know that some trees may not provide the benefits they expect. These 5 trees, despite their beauty, are a source of attraction for snakes to enter the house. Therefore, they should be removed quickly to prevent danger.

1. Bua Hua Sha (Lotus Hua Sha)

The name of this tree contains the word “tea” which means snake. This is no coincidence, as the bug hua tea tree blooms throughout the year, especially from May to June, and has a scent that snakes love. If they smell it from a distance, they will slither closer. Therefore, planting this tree near your house is like inviting snakes to cause you harm.

2. The foot-shaped bug-hua tree

Although this plant has a similar name to the bug hua cha, they are different plants. However, they have one thing in common: they can lure snakes into their homes. The bug hua cha is easy to grow and blooms all year round, which is why many people like to grow it, but don’t know that it can also attract snakes to hide near their homes.

3. The San Yin Tum tree (San Yin Tum)

Although this plant is not very beautiful, many people choose to grow it because it is a medicinal herb that can be used to treat stomachaches, flatulence, diarrhea, and toothaches. The problem is that the fruit of the Sa-Yin-Tum is a favorite food of mice, squirrels, and hedgehogs, which are prey for snakes. Therefore, when this plant attracts small animals, snakes will follow it to hunt for prey and may enter the house to find a hiding place.

4. Jasmine tree

Jasmine has a fragrant smell that many people like and often grow in the garden or put in pots in the living room. But the fragrance of jasmine is something that snakes like very much as well, which may cause snakes to crawl into the house without knowing and increase the risk of being hurt.

5. Pineapple tree

Although growing pineapple is not difficult, it should not be planted near the house because the smell of pineapple can attract snakes to hide, making it unsafe. Therefore, if you are going to plant it, you should plant it in an area far from the house. And when it is time to harvest, you should wear protective equipment such as boots and gloves to prevent snake bites.

Plants that help repel snakes

Instead of planting trees that attract snakes, try planting trees that repel snakes.

1. Snake plant

Snake plants are the most important plants to grow in your home because they absorb toxins and help purify the air. They are also very effective at repelling snakes.

2. Lemongrass

The smell of lemongrass is a nightmare for snakes. They will run away as soon as they smell it. So you should plant lemongrass around your house or use some crushed lemongrass to spread the smell and place it around your windows and doors to prevent snakes from crawling in.

 

Raising animals helps repel snakes

Dogs and cats

Just smelling and hearing the barking or meowing of dogs and cats will make snakes run away immediately. In addition, dogs and cats help control the number of animals that are food for snakes, such as mice and insects, making snakes not dare to come near.

How to deal with snakes entering your home

If a snake crawls into your home, don’t panic. Follow these steps:

• Wear thick clothing and cover your body to prevent being bitten.
• Use a long stick or broom to slowly drive the snake away.
• If the snake is on the ground, cover it with a thick cloth to confuse it and prevent it from finding its way out. Then, press down with a heavy object to prevent it from crawling out.
• If a snake is hiding in a drawer or corner of a room, avoid disturbing it and quickly leave the area. Then call a professional to deal with it.
• If you find a snake in your garden or around your home, use a high-pressure water hose to chase it away or use a long stick to push it away.