The active ingredient is naphthalene.

Yes. It smells like moth balls.

When a snake wants to sense its surroundings, it will flick its tongue out and gather the particles in the air. The tongue then returns to the mouth and the tips of the tongue are pushed up against the roof of the mouth to deliver the particles to a special organ called the Jacobson’s organ, which receives the information and senses surrounding conditions such as temperature, humidity, prey, and SNAKE-A-WAY. Several snake species are repelled when they sense the SNAKE-A-WAY.

No. SNAKE-A-WAY is not effective for all snakes. A study was conducted on several species of snakes to determine efficacy. Results from the study are listed below. The product is most effective on checkered garter snakes, Eastern hognose snakes, Eastern coral snakes, and several species of rattlesnakes.

Percentage	Snake Type	Scientific Name
100%	Checkered Garter Snake	Thamnophis marcianus
100%	Eastern Coral Snake	Micrurus Fulvius
100%	Eastern Hognose Snake	Heterodon Platyrhinos
91%	Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake	Crotalus adamanteus
91%	Pacific Rattlesnake	Crotalus Viridis
91%	Red Diamondback Rattlesnake	Crotalus Ruber
91%	Rock Rattlesnake	Crotalus Lepidus
91%	Timber Rattlesnake	Crotalus Horridus
91%	Western Diamondback Rattlesnake	Crotalus Atrox
87.5%	Copperhead	Aakistrodon Contortirix
75%	Black Racer	Coluber Constrictor
50%	Burmese Python	Phython Molorus
47%	Yellow Rat Snake	Elaphe Obsoleta
21%	Cotton Mouth	Aakistrdon Platyrhinos
17%	Corn or Red Rat Snake	Elaphe Guttata

Be sure there are no snakes inside area to be protected. Using gloves, apply SNAKE-A-WAY in a band surrounding the area. Use bands 4 -5 inches wide to repel garter snakes. For rattlesnakes, use bands 8-12 inches wide. Retreat the area when odor becomes faint.

It may be necessary to reapply if the odor of the SNAKE-A-WAY becomes faint after the rain.

We have had no reports of any health problems caused by SNAKE-A-WAY, however, animals and pets should be prevented from entering the treatment band area. SNAKE-A-WAY is toxic to fish. SNAKE-A-WAY should be stored only in original container, in a cool, dry place, inaccessible to children and pets.