Is it true Holly Hocks attract copper head snakes?
Question:I planted some Holly Hocks and am scared to get near them as we live in the country and snakes are popular in the summer time. My niece said she heard they attract copper head snakes.
Answers:
No. Snakes are not attracted to plants.
Any old plant, though, might provide "harborage" for various pests, like rats and mice and whatnot, if the plants create a thick expanse.
But snakes don't really like occupied areas to hang out in, and if you should happen to see one in such an area, it is just passing through.
By and large, you will see snakes where there is food for snakes. So just keep your area neat and tidy, cover the garbage, and food for snakes won't show up to eat it, so snakes won't show up to eat the garbage dippers.
And don't worry about the Hollyhocks.
It depends on where you live, I don't know if they do... but if you do not live in an area that is known to have copper heads don't worry. Also don't be afraid to go near them just be aware of your surroundings
I grow holly hocks all the time and am growing some right now and I live in florida and I have never heard of this and could be an old wives tale . Just put down some moth balls around them unless you have a cat or dog then dont do it cause they are poisonous . but the moth balls keep the snakes away . good luck .
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