I live in Florida. I've lived here for five years. I've not had a snake in my house. I had a frog in my toilet, but no snakes. There are snakes outside. I have one that lives in my flowerbed, but he doesn't bother me. I don't tend to have bugs either. Some will tell you that you can't live in Florida and not have bugs in your house. That's not true. I have an exterminator treat my house inside every six months. No bugs!