Why Snake Enter Home During Monsoon? Prevention & Expert Safety Tips

Every year, when the monsoon season starts to approach the nation of India, another type of pattern starts occurring as well along with them, which is that there will be a large number of snakes that appear in and around our houses. This trend occurs all over India, in both the villages and the towns, from July to September, in particular.

Snakes mainly live in the burrows, ground holes, and cavities inside the trees. With the onset of the heavy rains during the monsoon season, there is a rise in the underground water level and excess water in the above places, causing the snakes to come out in search of dry areas. The houses provide such areas for them.

Snakes are usually found in particular locations on properties, such as in grassy fields and wilderness, heaps of firewood and compost, spaces below doors and porches, drainage pipes, and firewood that is stacked in garages or storage rooms. Places that are near pools, drains, or water-logged locations pose great danger during heavy rains.

• Sealing entry points: check doors, windows, and openings on walls for cracks and fix these using weather stripping or putty.
• cut the grass : Keep the grass cut and remove any weeds from the area where the snakes and rodents can take refuge.
• Trapping : Snakes follow the rat ,mouse etc. hence by eliminating rat ,mouse etc. in the area, there will be no need for the snake to come into the place.
• Clean surroundings: Remove any wood piles or stored items from around the house.
• Carry a torch at night : While moving around at night, particularly in garden areas and storerooms, always carry a torchlight and cover your feet.
• Sleep off the floor : Do not sleep on the floor when the monsoon season begins.

Stay calm and walk away from the snake gradually without making any noise snakes to attack when they perceive danger or are trapped. Do not try to catch, trap, or harm the snake in any way, since this would make it more likely for the snake to attack.

However, in case a bite occurs, there needs to be action. Ensure that the victim remains calm and freezes the bitten area either at or slightly below heart level, takes off any squeezing clothing and jewelry around the bite site, and reaches the nearest hospital as quickly as possible as most government hospitals in India keep a stock of anti-venom for such cases. Traditional methods such as the use of tourniquets, making incisions at the bite point, sucking out the venom, using ice packs, or using herbal and 'mantra' remedies will only make the situation worse.

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1. What is the best time to go to the forest in India?

Snakes are most active from June through September, when they tend to be more active during the monsoon season and when the weather is warmer and more humid.

2. What smells or repellents keep snakes away from homes?

Commonly mentioned natural repellents include phenyl, naphthalene balls, and strong smelling (garlic, onion) at entry points; these are effective to some degree, but sealing entry points is much more effective.

3. Are snakes attracted to the sound of opening garbage disposals?

Yes, drainpipes and open drains: snakes love dry, sheltered spots, particularly during the rainy season.

4. How to make a house snake-proof naturally?

Seal cracks, trim overgrowth grass, remove wood piles and clutter, manage rodent populations, moisture and keep places clean.