Even if you know that snakes are good for your yard, you probably don't want to come face to face with one. But you should avoid this one snake repellent trick.

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A family in Cleveland, Australia, called in a professional snake catcher to remove the reptile Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...