Shredded Irish Spring Soap around tge besting boxes to deter Rat Snakes???

[Kota Mitera]

I HATE SNAKES! Last summer we had a wood pile near the coop and after countless eggs lost to these snakes, I insisted that the wood pile go to the tree line. Today I saw one in the garden. I read that snakes are repelled by certain strong odors. I know this soap is recommended to repel deer, rabbits, etc. Since I have it shredded in little cloth bags I thought I would hang them around the nesting boxes in the coop. But now I am worried about the intense odor repelling my girls. Anyone have advise? I have killed a snake but boyfriend thinks it is risky behavior and wants me to stop trying to be the snake slayer.

 

[JadeFarms]

But rat snakes are so good to have around. They keep mice away and that is a great help. They also are very friendly and will not hurt anybody. a few eggs lost won’t hurt, but rat snakes around here are such a big help with slugs and even mice and rats.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Kota I am with you the only good snake is dead one others act like oh well.
And we only have garter snakes out here

 

[Kota Mitera]

well maybe the snakes aren't rat snakes, I one I encountered this morning reared up at me. I sprayed it away with the garden hose. I just don't want to annoy the chickens with the soap odor.

 

[JadeFarms]

See if you can get a picture of one.

 

[amenfarm]

well maybe the snakes aren't rat snakes, I one I encountered this morning reared up at me. I sprayed it away with the garden hose. I just don't want to annoy the chickens with the soap odor.

The irish spring did not bother mine

 

[Al Gerhart]

Rat snakes, surprise surprise, live on rodents. Get rid of the rodents and the snakes leave.