Do Snake Repellents Work? Solar Snake Repellent / Repeller. Do these Protect Your Home From Snakes?

[@ScoutingwithDigger]

Years of stomping through the bush for no bloody reason, when you jumped up and down behind that snake I instantly knew my hole life was a lie.

[@womflat12587]

I could not have said it better

[@LS13.]

It’s not about hearing it’s about their sensory of vibrations, if you’re moving towards them they’ll know.

[@ED-es2qv]

@@LS13. I’ve never understood this common comment. Sound IS vibration, nothing more. It’s illogical to me to say you can detect vibration but you can’t detect sound. This is like saying I can’t see, I can only detect my surroundings through reflected radiation in the visible spectrum. I must ask the difference.

[@LS13.]

@@ED-es2qv there are vibrations that travel though the ground, then there are those that go as waves through air. Big difference between hearing sound and feeling sound friend. You have ears to capture the sound of a bass in the car, and if you place your hand on the car, if the bass is loud enough- you’ll feel it as well. Some don’t have the aspect of actually hearing sound.

[@SSchithFoo]

*whole

[@davidkovac3140]

Ok, so I don't feel this test accurately tests what the manufacturer is claiming they do. Dropping a snake next to the device isn't really a useful test. The claim is that the noise will deter a snake from coming into the area (25m). They don't claim the device will scare off a snake. Just like when he jumps up and down, the snake doesn't leave. I bet if a snake was approaching and saw him jumping up and down it would choose to go in the opposite direction every time. Now to my experience today. I just effectively did a real world test. Last week I bought 3 of these devices (same as the ones in the video), with as much expectation as I had with my ultrasonic mouse repellers. Today I had a fkoff big eastern brown snake slither happily across my yard from the dairy to another shed within two metres of one of the snake repellers. The snake couldn't give a rat's arse about the snake repeller. So, in the real world, it turns out they are as useless as described in the video. Only thing I can think to do is minimise mice as much as possible and install chicken wire fencing that penetrates the ground around my home.

[@SeanDees]

So how then, I live in the middle of the worst area for rattlesnakes in California on 10 acres. How can I make sure not one snake not even a baby ever touches my entire property? I mean never not one single snake . I’m worried if I put snake fencing around the whole property that I would be trapping the ones that are already here.

[@Clint-thoughts-travels]

A very fair case of 'put it to the test'... and proof that they do not work.

[@michealbiznet1395]

You should Name and SHAME the manufacturers. Imagine putting people’s lives in danger by giving false info and taking their money.

[@alvaroakatico9188]

Micheal Biznet He’ll get sued and lose. Best thing about snake repellent is to research the hell out of it.

[@88njtrigg88]

@@alvaroakatico9188 Dave Jones didn't about Batterizer.. you can't get sued for critiquing products.. eg. Holden & Toyota are the worst motor car's.. Still waiting for my law suit.. Have a good one.. Ciao..!

[@ryelor123]

Could get a lawsuit. They'd argue that his presence disrupted their effect.

[@kathleenwoolley2234]

Thanks for saving us money. We were looking at purchasing a snake repeller and were wondering if they actually worked. Mystery solved. Thanks so much Mark.

[@Android-ds9ie]

If you want a snake repellent just get a mongu

[@mareek.]

Exactly the same for us.

[@fatihakhan4381]

@@Android-ds9ie Can you tell me what is mongu?

[@carlaspecht883]

​@fatiLol. Ahakhan4381 A mongoose is a animal that kills snakes. Lol. Think this person was joking.

[@zahadiy2508]

good to know,thanks for sharing you just saved me 80$

[@FaridShahidinejad]

Us!

[@88njtrigg88]

@@FaridShahidinejad Thank you for speaking.. not.

[@bumblebee186718]

Lucky you l wish I looked into it first l just brought some a day before watching this..🤷‍♀️🥴☺️ bugger 😂

[@Dj_pound]

Same here

[@realdonhesh]

You can't test it by just dropping the snake onto the devices. It normally scares the snakes when they come from far.

[@imirish4702]

So why didn’t the snake try to get away when he was jumping up and down? I don’t believe vibration is a deterrent.

[@jonnies]

@@imirish4702 probably cos the snake already knows him and knows he's not a potential threat

[@HydroCubeSystems]

That could work. Leave the snakes some distant place and call it to the devices. "Here Snakey nakey nakey!"

[@janetfoster4420]

I learnt this today, went out side walked passed a red belly black and it just kept sun bathing. The sound of my dog and I made no difference. Great video.

[@pondfish_]

I think snake got no ears

[@Malisti04]

I was hoping for some advice on what actually does work.

[@rajajanjua7793]

Onion juice but dont know how long its smell lasts

[@NSWvet83]

Same

[@novix3693]

you don’t know how much you helped am so glad a person like you are in our world thx a lot man 💛. keep up the good work

[@CzerwonyTub]

Exactly the video I was looking for.

[@je2338]

Good job for letting us know. I wonder what data or tests these companies are using to justify the product. Your tests shows that these products could literally be fraudulent.

[@ozrob8726]

Not much makes more vibration than a revving lawnmower yet, once when I was mowing the lawn, I looked down only to see a metre long red bellied black snake halfway through my legs heading towards the vibration itself. My theory is that it wanted to get from A to B regardless of me or the noisy vibration around it. I would definitely agree with Mark here.

[@stienmuller7295]

Second most dangerous snake in the world? I only have one question. How do you get into your car with those ginormous steel balls you have?

[@Gurnoor544]

😂😂😂

[@dbt3477]

One Nutt at a time

[@alNange]

🤣

[@anastasiyafistashka453]

Thank you for your review! I almost bought those useless things!

[@EricSwanson1]

I just put the heads of slain snakes on pikes in front of my yard as a message to would be snake intruders. Side note, it also keeps the neighbors away.

[@shawspeaks8252]

Eric Swanson funny that’s what I say every snake I kill... lol

[@Hope-zi7pf]

Atp y’all can come live with me

[@carlaspecht883]

😂😅😂

[@rocketdogticker]

Okay so what works well outside of my shovel?

[@lilmsdogiehuman]

I would love to see a demonstration of a choice given two are slithery friends maybe between 2 yards with the device protecting 1 yd and not another. I live in the country and we have found a bed of copperheads that did all three of my dogs because I'm stupid and so is my vet. All three dogs survived but we thought the dogs had eaten something they were allergic to😮. I have placed this in my yard and have not seen any in that area but have seen some in another area of my property. This could just be high traffic area Versus The woods, but I'm still interested to know. If they favor an area that does not have the vibration??? I love your video and your demonstration. You can go by my house and jump around anytime. Lots of love from Tennessee.

[@JustTrying2MakeitToJesus]

So glad i looked these up. Recently, rattlesnakes have moved into our area. I'm concerned every time i walk outside and we have a pool in our yard. I would've been pissed thinking my kids were safer using these kids to have one get bit!! This is the WORST CASE of false advertisement! They are putting real lives in danger!

[@missmara3756]

Ok so what DOES work in deterring them? I don’t want to harm them in any way, am looking for a natural deterrent...if there is any?

[@redsox7897]

cats.. seriouslly

[@missmara3756]

@@redsox7897 we get 10ft + pythons here...cats are a snack for snakes that size!

[@redsox7897]

@@missmara3756 wow 10ft.. Bigger cats? Lions, tigers etc.. No I'm just joking.

[@0Snakepr0]

Limit the resources available and minimize habitat. Keep yards and storage areas tidy and clean and the lawns well maintained and clutter free. Also, a loop of Celine Dion vocals might work in place of these sonic sound devices.

[@mrbrown3546]

@@missmara3756 same here, some BIG carpets travel through here and a cat would be an attractive meal.

[@apxpandy4965]

Just as I suspected - thanks for proving it!

[@Aussie21717]

Thanks you just saved me some money. I just lost a little dugite under my fridge and a week later and after trying everything I can think of I cannot find it. It's a complete mystery.

[@garentube]

the experiment is impressive, but i think to be sure that these devices do not work, you should set these devices in a place where snakes like to be, setup cameras and follow them for a couple of weeks. These snakes you show are so frightened that they may not move no matter what you do. so this experiments may not show what could happen when the snakes are in their natural environment.

[@missmara3756]

I’m pretty sure this guy knows more about snakes than you do garentube....

[@lukebrady3728]

Good video, but I'm not quite sold on the method of testing, not to mention that the snakes in video are somewhat used to humans and handling, albeit to a limited degree. The other issue is that the snakes were placed directly in close proximity to the repellent devices. I would like to see a more objective field test where the devices are set up around the perimeter of a tent in the wild where wild unhandled snakes live and filmed over a period of at least a few days.

[@sathish2130]

you really saved me from buying this product, thank you very much.

[@MzrIOS]

Thank you for explaining to us the extent of the devices and their effectiveness. I decided to give up on buying it after your experience

[@phumble87]

Hey mate, would love some advice about actual methods of keeping snakes away from the yard. My parents have had to rush their dog to the vet hospital after being bitten by a brown snake, .. $10 grand + a whole lot of worrying later the dog will likely live to sniff another butt. But the fact is they're terriers- if they see a snake they will have a go at it. So it feels like a matter of time until they come across another one especially now the weather is warming up a bit. One friend said to poor diesel on the ground making a perimeter around the yard. But I dunno about that..

[@balajinarasimhan5346]

One fair argument would be, these snakes seem to be your pet or they are cool around you unlike a wild snake that is always scared and ready to pounce when someone or something comes near it.

[@sweetlampe]

The Black one looked dead.😂

[@70vintage58]

That's because snake also find prey by vibrations. So, they stay near the alarms expecting to catch a prey item.

[@QueenOfScorpions]

I've been laughing my arse off at these devices for years! Thanks so much for proving it! Awesome looking snakes btw 😍

[@LogicsLaw]

Its not an instant reaction like its making a sound they dont like, its a repetitive sounds that aggravates them that that wouldn't rest in that spot, neither will they come back to the area they will try to avoid them, so the closer they are and going off at different intervals really annoys them. Ive had them for a month and they really help.

[@Carlito.undercover]

These are your pets so you jumping is not a big concern to them I'd think? Will noise and vibration/jumping on bush trails not keep snakes away?

[@andreasandre4756]

Thanks for the great test. Snakes are more incapable of hearing, (hearing organs are less developed) than to smell or to see, which are several times more developed compared to humans.

[@LS13.]

Snakes actually have some of the worst eyes- they can tell if there’s movement and that’s about it, the direction their pray is moving is sensed through their sensory of the bodies (not hearing but feel). That’s why freezing for a second to try and find a way out is the best way things hunted by it escape. But the fact that they have such great smell, it makes up for them being nearly blind.

[@margaretsmith7613]

Thanks Mark, saved me quite a few Dollars.

[@PatroneBambino]

So whats best to use for rattle, rat,cottonmouth,chicken,coperhead,copperhead, garden snake?

[@FederationOfLight]

I'm not convinced to be honest. The snakes are probably more distracted by you being next to them rather than the snake repeller. Plus, you're putting the snake in the middle of active pegs. I won't be happy with the test until you put pegs away from a snake and then actually track whether a snake changes direction once they approach a snake repeller. If you can show me that a snake will move toward and even up to the repeller from a distance, then that will be a valid test. This test is like putting a mouse in a bucket of water and saying: "See, the mouse is not deterred by water at all". Not being a troll or anything -- just saying what I think after watching this video. #NotConvinced

[@awp4339]

While this video is anecdotal entertainment, there have been several published scientific studies in the US testing the efficacy of a various snake repellents. I've seen rattlesnake specific along with gopher snakes and other nonvenomous species. So far, no product actually works, just their marketing.

[@ricbarker4829]

The mouse can't get out of the bucket, these snakes can move away from the deterrent. FFS.

[@coolhluke8089]

What about pellets?

[@Fuzzinutt]

Thanks Mark, this helped A LOT!!

[@jerryrubinek8905]

What’s it like going camping in the bush like the high country in May June as far as snakes

[@EdRiener]

These sound like high frequencies with very low power (amplitude)... theyre obviously solar and battery powered. I had military helicopters flying over a friend's property one time, and an entire den of rattlers started shaking long before I could hear the helicopters. As they passed, the rattlers stopped. This frequency is obviously very low, with a high amplitude. I wonder if a 15" subwoofer vibrating the ground would have an effect on the snakes. I imagine it would, if this helicopter sound stirred them up so much

[@deborahharp1756]

I have used these for 2 years around my yard in Michigan and I haven't seen a garter snake in that time. I live in the country .

[@doctorarvindram]

Thank you so much but can you tell if any form of liquids would help move the snake away

[@mikewaddell8902]

This is a very good demonstration that proves snake repellents do not work!

[@NoGufff]

So, what does repel snakes?

[@GypsiiSOUL]

Your amazing And truthful I just moved to grays point in the shire I never really thought bout snakes I’m now a red senseless as I m surrounded by shrub and cliff rocks especially to get to my top yard which I avoid Is there anything though we can do to give the snake if one is lingering time to flee so e don’t come face to face I think it’s being scared me not expecting it Or it not being seen that we get bitten It’s known Cause we scare each other OMG PLEASE HELP

[@hOurworld11]

You should've shown the brand's because they are false advertising and essentially ripping people off.

[@HOODKINGSofficial]

Wow, that king brown, massive

[@missmara3756]

They get a lot bigger than that I assure you

[@مهاالشمري-و9ف]

يمكن ان يكون السبب هو ان الافعى المستخدمه لا تعيش في البريه بل في صندوق اذا ف هي لا تفهم موضوع الذبذبات

[@adamghouti4998]

Very thankful showing us what really doesn't work at all! Could you please be so kind as to prepare a video of what it does work + snakes test of course 😉❤ Thank you very much...

[@joijoi617]

I don’t know if I’m supposed to be laughing or afraid

[@Dhruv-lh7fs]

What should we do for Snake Repellents ? We keep getting few in backyard

[@sotired7453]

Cause I have already lost one of my dogs who was in his backyard that’s inside a bigger backyard and apart from snake proof wire is there anything I can do to repel them from coming near their yard. I live on a farm I expect snakes I do everything in my power around our house and sheds in regards to keeping it clean of tree debris and rubbish where they can hide and even keep bushes trimmed up that little bit so I can see under them but there is only so much I can do. My poor dogs when it’s snake season have shorter walks and aren’t allowed to sniff around just in case so is there anything that snakes don’t like that I can do to deter them. And don’t say if you leave them alone they leave you alone cause I can assure you I have been chased by a snake and it changed directions 3 times towards me so it was no,accident and also a girlfriend who grew up being told that found out the hard way it’s not always true. Thanks 😊

[@user-tl4pr9gf9o]

Does sulphur keeps snakes awake ? I live in US and wondering the best snake repellent, Any advice ?

[@r31r31]

thanks for the video. Do you have any suggestions on methods that could actually work to prevent them?

[@JasonT-gy2ms]

I heard that moth balls keep rats and snakes away

[@steeiiinn]

Actually this product helps on repell rodents and other insects, frogs etcs ... Well, If you're in a place where there's a lot of this, you might get some snakes on this place, cause snakes eat them. If you repell this insects and rodents, the snakes will not go there to eat them, and you will, probably, reduce the snakes. But the product itself, it doesn't repell the snakes, doesn't even make sense the product do that ... The product is bad sold.

[@SharmSarah]

There is an old house wives tale that says planting geraniums around your house repelled snakes. Can you check the theory out please?

[@Music081327]

I have them planted by one if my gates and had a western brown happily sunning next to them . . . So nope!

[@surfflowwarmuptips1904]

I heard on radio a few years back a farmer planted geraniums around his house and no snakes

[@debbiebradney131]

I've got some and they are useless. The snakes go right past them, and even so ....the trees provide them a structure to climb to get above ground and onto the house.

[@SandunLabs]

DO lemon grass or any other helps?. Any body have an experience.

[@abrahamsecoe87]

Could it be that the way that snake was agitated was due to the noises going on around from the repellent thing?

[@peterb1081]

Hi thanks for the demo,, can you do one about paraffin oil to deter the snakes please

[@gabyfaria28]

Hello Mr. Pelley! So, the Snake Away works? I have 20 holes in my small yard. Yesterday we found 3 snakes and I have 3 little kids, I'm so worry about that.

[@karthikn2074]

Very practical demonstration, what are actual snake repellers that can help ?

[@bebbuinc7611]

Keep area clean clear from junks, moth balls, snake sprays but can only last few days...

[@agapemanzila2698]

Can someone provide a proper answer to this question please? Just moved into a remote area.

[@jennifermay134]

sulphur powder will keep them away as well..

[@nicthomas8839]

So are there natural snake deterrents? Like Fennel?

[@easemailboxes]

Fair to say that these snakes are fairly used to handling right?

[@TheMCHERRADI]

Thanks for the information. So what does work if you can help? 🙏

[@user-gz4ue8qq4o]

Thanks had to send this to wife she wouldn't believe me that these wouldn't work

[@Bhuvannhhg]

Can u also do the same test for tulasi plant as snakes repllent

[@bluevegas15]

What natural products can you place in the basement to keep baby snakes away? I found 3 baby snakes in glue traps in my basement.

[@sdym7178]

Me too, I did find a small one now in basement and I am so frustrated, what can I do? I sleep in the basement??

[@Android-ds9ie]

Honey badger and mongooses

[@sarahbrown2002]

I live where there are no poisonous snakes, but i do live out in the country and I am petrified of any snakes. We put out similar devices all around our pool and gardens this past summer. This is the first time in 4 years, we did not see one snake all season! Maybe a coincidence, but ill keep using them 🤨

[@LogicsLaw]

They are good to keep them away, a snake dropped in the war zone all around him may not know how to operate

[@davidfoster6610]

I brought four. The tiger snake loves curling up around them. What a waste of money.

[@__WJK__]

Appreciate the information! So, what about these "scientifically proven" deterrents: 1) Cinnamon Oil, 2) Clove Oil, 3) Garlic, 4) Sulpher(?)

[@Chrissywalters]

What about wood chips? Does that work? (The idea that snakes won't cross over the rough surface)

[@hanna0322]

I'm moving to TX. I just learned that it's not uncommon to find snakes in the yard. What can I do to prevent snakes in yard if that thing doesn't work? Save me, please.... 😭😭😭

[@Charlie-xp9lq]

Best thing is to speak to your neighbors and locals about what's best and if in fact what you heard is true .

[@Trevor-mm5ji]

I live in East Texas I killed 55 copperhead in my yard last year and 20ish chicken snakes tried solar things and a few products nothing worked but a spear

[@Android-ds9ie]

Get a pet mongoose

[@donze52]

in south west Ne. we use glue boards around buildings, simple as that catches snakes, daily check around house-- make the deadly snakes /good snakes- not deadly snakes are turned loose on government building property

[@OrionBlitz256]

How about something similar to the Thumper from Dune movies? Try to emulate a large creature walking.

[@Ea-n7x]

What about the smell stuff

[@Daarde]

That sound lets you know something is there. May solve the purpose for those who are afraid of snakes or other animals.

[@francomatillosa5662]

How can i avoid snake .. I saw snake skin in my pourch.. Is rhe snake inside my house...please help me..

[@lukewoods5124]

Pretty conclusive evidence 😱

[@jeremymarquardt9053]

The only way I could see these helping out or kind of working is that these solar devices would help deter the snakes source of food around your house...which in return wouldn't prevent them 100%

[@krispycrittersonthegrill3611]

All these are captive snake's and used to noise and vibration. What would happen is you used wild caught snake's. I know living in a snake infested area if they here me coming they move away pretty quickly

[@jordanbailey9592]

You just saved me $200. Legend.

[@braddeicide]

I didn't even see that snake sitting right there as you talked

[@friskyaugust4892]

What about Texas snakes?

[@__WJK__]

Good info! So, what about these "scientifically proven" deterrents: 1) Cinnamon Oil, 2) Clove Oil, 3) Garlic, 4) Sulpher, 5) Smoke(?)

[@hunkybanana6709]

how is he so relaxed around snakes

[@phalkunith8247]

thank you. you have saved my money from buying this repeller

[@InformedGlobe]

Thanks so much for educating me. Sadly you don't live around Georgia to call you.

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

How come you only showed one option for snake repellents?

[@gregn4289]

Thankyou for showing this demonstration. It saved me alot of money 👍

[@markkirk7305]

How the hell do you stay near these things

[@roneydeoliveirayoneda8933]

HI MARK. IS THERE SOMETHING THAT WE CAN MAKE AT HOME TO REPEL THE SNAKES ? SOME REPELLENT ?

[@TheAmit4sun]

Thanks for saving my money. Is there any repellents that works? I have small kids that want to enjoy the backyard but I am always skeptical to leave them in the backyard alone.

[@SunilKumarSingh-b6k]

Can you sue them for false advertisement 😢

[@me-qx2rp]

Great video, thank you for taking the time to make it. I was going to install these ultrasonic deterrents to get rid of the squirrels and groundhogs but was worried it would scare off my snakes bro's that keep the mice population down. My fav is a near 6' Eastern Ratsnake. Been onsite for years, I have a standing order if ANYONE kills that snake (or any other reptile/amphibian) that will be their last days working. Still hoping to see a Copperhead onsite. (Virginia, USA)

[@me-qx2rp]

@@vig6321 Shenandoah County

[@ayveedimaporo6486]

Can you try plants that repel snakes?

[@ezurmnd]

So whats a good repellent to keep them away?

[@dand3975]

The best repellant is made by Mossberg. It comes in many different sizes, 12 gauge model 590m usually works best.

[@ezurmnd]

@dand3975 oh man i had it al this time and didnt even know it thanks

[@stevefox6864]

Excellent !! Video .. too much rubbish on the market lately!!!

[@thanksfernuthin]

What about the chemicals you can sprinkle in areas? It's supposed to work on their sense of smell. We don't all live in your neighborhood mate.