When snakes flick their tongues, scents and vapor molecules are picked up, giving snakes very specific details of their surroundings. Snake Away temporarily shuts this sensory reception down, leaving the snake disoriented, and causing the snake to leave the area to seek fresh air. Snake Away is a highly effective deterrent for both poisonous and non-poisonous snakes. This treatment utilizes Snake Away, a granular repellent that is applied around the perimeter of the area to be protected. This product does not kill snakes but acts as a deterrent