Coexisting With Wild Snakes › A — Unlearning what you were taught Repellents don’t work, and be careful where you get your information Updated September 23, 2026 Share this pageShare…Facebook (opens in a new tab)EmailCopy link In this lesson: why snake repellent is money wasted, and how to tell a good source from a bad one. This lesson is part of Coexisting With Wild Snakes. Enrollment is free and self-paced (about 5 hours). Enroll free to read this lesson Already enrolled? Sign in Sign in Keep me signed in Forgot Password? Sign In Don't have an account? Register Now