7 Snake attracting plants: Some plants are favorite for snakes. It is better not to plant them around the house. However, due to lack of information, most of us plant such plants at home. In such a situation, to prevent snakes from coming near your house, it is good to take precautionary steps like keeping the garden clean, cutting long grass and removing piles of leaves.
Snakes play an important role in environmental balance. They benefit the ecosystem by controlling insects. Snakes usually take refuge in places like plants, bushes and holes in the ground. However, certain types of plants and weather also attract snakes more. Especially when it rains. It is very important to know these things to prevent snakes from coming near your home.
There is a high chance of snakes visiting the jasmine plant. According to some beliefs, its strong, sweet fragrance can attract snakes. Apart from this, the jasmine bush is dense, which can make it a safe hiding place for snakes. If there are damp pits or insects near the plant, then it can attract snakes even more because these are favorable for their living and food. However, it is not completely correct to believe that only the fragrance of jasmine is the reason.
Snakes often hide in ground cover plants such as English ivy, money plant or dense vines because these plants provide a dense, cool and moist environment. Such places help snakes to escape heat, rest and catch prey (such as insects, lizards or mice). The leaves and vines of these plants provide good concealment, which helps snakes protect themselves from predators or humans. If such plants are not cleaned for a long time, they can become a permanent habitat for snakes. Prevention is possible through cleanliness and regular trimming.
Lemongrass is a dense and long-leafed plant that provides an ideal hiding place for snakes. Its thick bushes create a cool, moist and calm environment, which protects snakes from heat and danger. This plant is often planted at the edges or corners of gardens where cleanliness is less, which attracts rats and insects. These are the food of snakes. Although the strong smell of lemongrass keeps some pests away, it does not attract snakes but it provides them a safe place.
The Champa plant is dense, full of leaves and shady, which makes a comfortable hiding place for snakes. It remains moist around it and the fallen flowers and leaves attract insects and small creatures, which become food for snakes. Also, this plant is usually found in gardens, temples or less maintained places, where cleanliness is less. Snakes feel safe in such places. Therefore, snakes are often found hiding under the Champa tree or in the bushes, although this is not necessary every time.
Lantana plant is a bushy, dense and fast spreading plant which forms a thick layer on the ground. Its dense branches and leaves provide suitable places for snakes to hide. Moisture remains under the Lantana which attracts insects and small creatures, which are the food of snakes. Also, this plant often spreads uncontrollably in gardens or open spaces, where there is no cleanliness. Snakes feel safe in such an environment. Therefore, plants like Lantana naturally attract snakes.
Aparajita plants usually do not attract snakes directly, but there may be some indirect reasons for this. This plant spreads like a vine and has dense leaves, due to which its roots or the place below remains moist and shady. Insects, frogs or small creatures can come to such a place, which are the food of snakes. Apart from this, if there is dirt, fallen leaves or uncut grass around, then snakes can hide. Therefore, there should be cleanliness near Apara
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