Snake Repellents for Sun and Shade - Battery Powered 4-PACK
Change batteries just once a year!
Sureguard Snake Repellents have been developed as a deterrent to many kinds of snakes. They emit a pulsing vibration into the surrounding soil. When the snake perceives the vibration as a source of danger most snakes will choose to avoid confrontation. (Similar principle to bushwalkers walking noisily to scare snakes away.)
Don't wait to see a snake!®
Use Snake Deterrents to create avoidance zones
Low Running Cost
Up to 12 Months operating time from a pair of alkaline batteries (batteries not included). Running cost as low as 6c per week!
All Weather Design
Works in sun, shade & cloudy weather.
Fully rainproof construction.
Cover Large Areas
Sureguard Snake Repellents have a maximum range of 25m & can be placed in intervals of up to 25m between devices.
Solar Powered Snake Repellent with Multi-Pulse Feature is also available.
Do Snake Repellents Really Deter Snakes?
Our customers say they work very well. We encourage you to read the many hundreds of customer reviews for this repellent at the bottom of this page.
Sureguard are so confident about the performance of our products, we have a special Guarantee (see menu top of page). You may install and try the product. If you are not completely satisfied with the results we'll happily refund your money!
- Scientists have evidence that snakes can detect the direction of vibration!
- Vibrations as small as one billionth of a meter can be sensed by some snakes! (Friedel et al., 2008; Hartline, 1971; Wever, 1978)
- Snakes hardly hear airborne sounds but are sensitive to vibration.
- Most snakes choose to avoid danger.
There are several factors to consider:
To protect one spot, one snake repellent may be sufficient.
To protect the area immediately around your house, one repellent at each corner could be enough to provide overlapping vibration between adjacent repellents. The best coverage is when the snake repellents are away from the walls, say 5m.
Protecting the whole property is also practical by forming a barrier around your fence-line. The repellents are placed no more than 25m apart.
If you have snakes coming from a certain direction, for example, neighbouring grassland, you could simply place the snake repellents along that boundary. The repellent action will transmit under most fences so in this way you keep the snakes off your property at a distance.
Some situations may require more repellents.
Soil types: The 25m apart is a maximum range for most soils, but for sandy soil or soil with a lot of fine stones, you should reduce this to 10m apart.
Hard objects: If you have pathways, you'll need a repellent on both sides because the vibration doesn't pass through hard objects in the ground. This applies to concrete, bitumen, gravel, pavers, etc.
Shallow topsoil: If your topsoil is shallow then reduce the separation between repellents.
Multi-level ground: You'll need snake repellents on both levels where the ground is terraced because the vibration won't travel between levels.
Soil cracks: If the soil is dry and cracked you'll need repellents on both sides because the vibration doesn't cross the gap.
Do Sureguard Snake Repellents repel lizards, eg. Blue Tongues, etc.?
No, they are designed for snakes and there is no evidence of lizards being affected.
Do Sureguard Snake Repellents repel frogs, toads, birds, pets, etc.?
No, they are only designed for snakes.
Can snakes be caught inside the protective boundary?
It is possible. If you already have snakes living in your garden, you should consider having them professionally removed before installing the repellents. (Try searching for: snake catcher, snake removal or snake handler). Another strategy is to install the repellent centrally, say around the house area, then week by week move them further away until you have them all moved to your property boundary.
Can snakes get used to the vibration so it becomes less effective?
Repeated exposure to the vibration could lessen the deterrent. In psychology, this is called desensitisation. In practice, this is rare because the snake moves out of the area. However, take care not to inadvertently trap the snake in the protected area. For example, one Sureguard customer had a snake under the slab of her house. She placed the repellent at the entrance of the hole to repel the snake. The snake did not come out for weeks, obviously feeling trapped, but eventually overcome its fear and went past the repellent. The correct installation would be to wait for the snake to exit the hole and later place the repellent there before the snake returned.
Do the repellents work on all snakes?
Sureguard Snake Repellents work on most snakes moving along the ground. A python moving off a tree onto your aviary won’t be deterred. Similarly, tree snakes won’t be affected. Juvenile snakes may respond poorly. Sureguard does not recommend using repellents against the species Acanthophis antarcticus (Common Death Adder). Unlike other snakes that tend to move away from human activity, the Death Adder's method of hunting by ambush means it tends to stay hidden. (Reference: Wikipedia - Acanthophis). Less effective for snakes that avoid danger by staying still or hiding, rather than moving away (relying on camouflage or shelter).
I saw a snake moving off in the direction of a repellent, why?
To explain this behaviour you need to understand the psychology of how the product works and a concept in psychology called the “fight or flight response” (see Wikipedia). When a snake is casually moving through the environment and starts to detect the vibration, it chooses not to go there. Perhaps it is dangerous, the snake does not know. Is there an urgency in the snake’s mind? Not necessarily. If the snake is casually moving toward the protected area the snake may simply change direction without you ever knowing it was around. However, when you saw the snake moving quickly it had likely already detected you and chose to quickly move away. This is a natural “flight response”. Did it also detect the repellent? Not necessarily so; the repellents emit a pulsed vibration every 30 to 60 seconds. Between the pulses, there is nothing to sense. This would explain the snake’s poor choice of direction.
I found a snake sunning itself on some garden steps. Why wasn’t it repelled?
Carefully analyse how the snake may have travelled to that point. Remember, the repellents won’t affect a snake moving on some hard surfaces, e.g. concrete, pavers, bitumen, etc. For example, Sureguard had a customer call our technical department for assistance. Repellents had been installed around the whole back yard but a snake later found its way to the back door. When we analysed the installation we found a 2m section of concrete pathway unprotected on the property boundary because it was not considered worthwhile placing a repellent on this narrow strip. It was effectively a hole in the boundary which the snake happened to come through then travel on the concrete to the back door. A repellent had been used on one side of the concrete pathway but the protection didn’t extend across to the other side. The solution was to place the repellent on the other side of the pathway. This solution worked.
I have a snake on my roof, can I place the repellent there?
Sureguard Snake Repellents have only been designed to repel snakes on the ground. Do not hang them on the roof or gutter, or on trees or other structures.
Download Snake Deterrent User GuideWant a longer warranty cover on your purchase?
Sureguard offers optional 3 year extended warranties.
Customer Reviews
I have used solar snake repellers for the last few years. These are the best that I have purchased .
Gemma Burford-Crewe
I have had the solar ones for 18 months and so far we have had no snakes, we have now purchased the 4 pack of battery ones and now can place in less lit areas with the same results. Great work!!
Greg
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All Reviews 25 / 723 {'1': 5, '2': 1, '3': 47, '4': 199, '5': 470}Martin de Haast3+ years agoFantastic product and serviceHaving purchased the 4-pack snake repellent probes, I was initially sceptical after reading countless reviews of similar products. Living on acreage with chickens, birds, and other wildlife, I've unfortunately had more than my fair share of snakes making themselves at home around the property. After losing one pet and having a close call with another, I reached the point where it felt like my options were either finding an effective solution or selling up and moving. I'm genuinely amazed by the effectiveness of these probes. It's only been a few weeks since installation, but my usual one to two snake sightings per week has dropped to zero. In fact, I recently witnessed a reasonably large Brown enter my property between vibration cycles. As soon as the probe activated, the snake immediately stopped, turned around, and quickly retreated in the opposite direction. Seeing that first-hand left me in no doubt that the probes were working. The customer service was equally impressive. When my package arrived, one of the probes wasn't functioning correctly. I contacted Derek from customer support, who responded to my emails almost immediately and was extremely helpful throughout the process. I returned the faulty unit, and within 24 hours I was notified that the technical team had inspected and replaced it. To my surprise, they also included an additional probe as a goodwill gesture. While this was never expected or requested, I was genuinely blown away by both the speed of the resolution and the level of customer service provided. As someone who manages a national sales team for a global manufacturer, I understand how difficult it is to consistently deliver exceptional customer service. The standard demonstrated by this company is exactly what many businesses strive for, but few achieve as well as they have. Thank you for an outstanding product and an equally outstanding customer experience. I would highly recommend these probes to anyone looking for an effective snake deterrent.
P Wypych3+ years agoHave not seen any snakes near the devices since installing some time ago.I have been using these devices for over 2 years now. I change the batteries every 12 months. I had to buy 2 more boxes to replace some faulty ones this year. Unfortunately, a bit of moisture seemed to get into these faulty ones (some rust can be seen around the electronics area). I am now using silicone sealant around the O-ring when installing new ones. Hopefully this will do the trick. [ EDITOR: Unless the o-ring rubber seal is damaged, you should not get water in the unit. The most common reason for liquid in the unit is leaking batteries. It may look like water but it is a corrosive battery fluid. Please use alkaline type batteries as per the instructions. ]
John Masterton3+ years agoStarted working immediately. Been in for three weeks. No snakes seen during this time when they are usually very activeEasy installation. Requires only two batteries. Much better seal on cap than previous brands used.
Patricia Hayward3+ years agoThey workThey work very well
Martin De Haast3+ years agoSeems to workRobust and works well
Michelle Chalwell3+ years agoSnake preventionEasy
Roy Willis3+ years agoGreat idea to protect the family from unwanted snakesEasy to read and understand the instructions. Straight forward to install and vibrated when turned on.
Daniel Atkins3+ years agoKeeps snakes awayWorks perfectly
David Mayhew3+ years agoPeace of mind after a few sightingsFirst time user
M Mobilio3+ years agoMy neighbour recommended to meEase of installation.
Geoff Nitschke3+ years agoCost and ease of useEase of install, so far so good would recommend, price very reasonable.
Rita Goulart3+ years agoFirst time buyingCost effective
David Cox3+ years agoGood deterrent in regional areasEasy install and have seen them in other yards in the area
Ian Goldby3+ years agoIt seems to workThe wife feels safe now
Phillippa Ann Francis3+ years agoFeel safeThe Sureguard Snake repellers look streamline and having them around the garden is very re-assuring
Eleanor Spiteri3+ years agoValue for moneyThis product has my approval to deter snakes from my property. Since using it I have had no snakes around my house.
Sharon Groombridge3+ years agoTo keep your family and pets safeThe price is very reasonable and snake repellents are easy to set up.
Ty Mayne3+ years agoCheaper than a $2000 anti venom vet billFinding less dead snakes in the yard from our dog
Paul Rutherford3+ years agoWorksEasy to install
Xanthe Smith3+ years agoEasy installEasy install
David Johnson3+ years agoSeams to workHad to buy new ones due to the solar ones I got last year stopped working
Kim Smith3+ years agoWork very wellEasy to install, last a number of years, battery last a long time and easy to replace. This is the second pack I have purchased
Julian Modra3+ years agoEasy to installEasy to install
Dwayne Button3+ years agoPurchase beforeNot seen snake when these are up
Robert Carney3+ years agoSo the dog doesn’t get bitten by a snakeI love that my dog is safe from snakes in the summer
