I have heard that marigolds are a good snake repellant. Is this true?

I have found 5 snakes (relatively small ones) in my yard in the last week. It freaks my wife out. Commercial repellants seem to be toxic to pets and humans so I don't want to use them. I have heard that planting marigolds creates a natural repellant. Any thoughts?

I have heard that marigolds are a good snake repellant. Is this true?
Sulphur, available in powdered form at any garden supply store, is the best snake repellent there is, and it is harmless to plants, animals, and humans. The only problem I've ever encountered with it is my dog likes the smell so he rolls in it occasionally. You can keep snakes out by applying it to the perimeter of your yard and perhaps a light dusting under any bushes or plants where they might hide.
Reply:I read that Sulfer only irritate snakes which will make the problem worse. Report It

Reply:Sorry it freaks your wife out, but as long as they're just garden snakes (green, black, black-with-yellow-ring-around-neck), but those types of snakes are great for a garden. They keep a lot of pests down and are not harmful to humans. Marigolds are good for keeping bugs away, but I've never heard them keep snakes away.
Reply:While looking for an answer I found this


Wormwood Spray


Target insects: Aphids, caterpillars, crawling insects and slugs. May repel snakes.





Caution is advised when using wormwood sprays around plants as it can inhibit growth. Best results are obtained when spraying directly onto the target insect when possible.


See page on wormwood for more details.





To Make:


8 ounces wormwood leaves


4 pints of water


1 teaspoon castille soap





* 1.Simmer wormwood leaves in the water for 30 minutes. Stir, strain, and leave to cool.


* 2.Add the castille soap to wormwood mixture and use to spray.





I read sulfur and mothballs may help


Good luck
Reply:Marigolds are a natural repellant to many creatures, not sure why, but poeple often surround their vegetable gardens to prevent any live visitors (other than humans.) It's worth a shot - they're annuals and if it doesn't work and you don't like them, thats the end of the story!