A small piece of wood from a mountain tree is considered an enemy of snakes. If it is kept in the house, it senses the path by smelling it from a distance.

Which wood do snakes run from?

According to media reports, in olden times people used to keep dry cedar wood in their homes. The main reason behind this is that the smell of cedar drives away snakes and poisonous insects. Snakes do not like its smell at all. Actually, cedar is called Devdaru in Sanskrit language, which means Wood of the God. In this way God’s wood protects from snakes.

How to use cedar

A hand-long dry branch of cedar is considered better for warding off snakes. You can easily keep this piece of wood behind the door, in the rank or under the bed. It is believed that the smell of dry cedar wood remains for at least ten years. Another specialty of this wood is that it is free from termites.

Snakes stay away from these plants too

except mountain pine tree Snakes don’t even like the scent of some plants it occurs. Which include Sarpagandha, Nagdauna and Marigold flower. Apart from this, planting cactus and snake plants also keeps snakes away from the house. Because of the structure of these plants, snakes have stayed away. Because snake plants are sharp whereas cactus has thorns.

Don’t make the mistake of planting these plants

Just as some plants work to keep snakes away from the house, there are some plants which attract them. Snakes like the scent of these plants it occurs. These include Jasmine plant, Lemon tree, Clover plant, Cyprus plant and Pomegranate plant. In this way, you should know about the plants before planting them.

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