Monsoon is here: 5 safety tips to prevent snakes from entering your home
The onset of the monsoon means cooler weather, but it is also associated with higher risks of snake encounters in residential zones. Monsoons cause flooding of burrows and natural shelters and force snakes to find new places to live, which may lead them closer to houses. Although snakes avoid being near people, certain preventative measures may ensure protection against these reptiles. Here are five measures that homeowners can undertake to make their dwellings less attractive to snakes during the monsoon season.
