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20 Backyard Features That Secretly Attract Snakes
From fallen birdseed and firewood piles to decorative ponds and thick mulch, discover the common yard elements that wildlife experts warn invite serpents.
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20 Backyard Features That Secretly Attract Snakes 
20. Piles Of Firewood And Lumber 
19. Overfilled Bird Feeders 
18. Tall Uncut Lawn Grass - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
17. Dry-Stacked Stone Walls 
16. Backyard Ponds And Water Gardens 
15. Dense Ground Cover And English Ivy 
14. Untended Compost Heaps - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
13. Discarded Tarps And Metal Sheets 
12. Low-Hanging Shrubbery And Hedges 
11. Thick Mulch Beds And Wood Chips 
10. Outdoor Pet Food Bowls - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
9. Unsealed Garden Sheds And Crawl Spaces 
8. Ground-Level Bird Baths And Leaky Hoses 
7. Fallen Tree Fruit And Berry Patches 
6. Discarded Planters And Pot Stacks - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
5. Open Raised Decks With Unscreened Skirts 
4. Loose Brush And Pruning Piles 
3. Unsecured Garbage And Compost Cans 
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From dense rock piles and untamed woodstacks to quiet garden ponds, herpetologists and wildlife specialists point out the common yard features that inadvertently create irresistible havens for serpents.
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