Keep them around; Snakes eat pests that eat your plants
April 22, 2021 DeKay's Brownsnakes are 9 to 13 inches in length and don't travel far from their home. Extension photo by J.G. Palis. URBANA, Ill. – As spring progresses, many will have our hands in the dirt in our backyards, pulling out weeds and breaking up soil to prepare for the ultimate tomato patch. Coming across a snake in the grass or in the dirt may startle even the bravest person and could result in a failed garden for the fainthearted gardener. But there’s no reason to fear the snakes in your garden, says Joy O’Keefe, University of Illinois Extension wildlife specialist. "Most...
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