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Snakes

It appears that sulfur will deter snakes.  Sulfur is available at your local feed and seed stores and is also used to lower the pH of soil without adding fertilizer (such as Azalea fertilizer and Hollytone does).

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How to Identify Snakes

Snakes: Information for Kentucky Homeowners