Short grass also makes it easier to see a snake in your yard. Fencing The only way to absolutely keep snakes out is with fencing. Bury the bottom of the hardware cloth or flashing 2 to 4 inches into the soil. Gates should have the same snake-proofing and be kept closed to be effective. The fence has to go all the way around the yard.
Snakes tend to travel along a fence rather than go over it.
If the fence ends or has an opening, the snakes will enter the yard at this point. Fill any mammal burrows that appear near the fence. If there is no existing fence, aluminum flashing could be used to encircle the yard. It can be installed at the edge of the lawn so it is less noticeable. All rights reserved.