If you see a snake and want to coax it along, gently but firmly spray its tail with a water hose. Keep your distance, and don’t try to pick up or kill the snake. That’s one of the most common ways to ...

Dear Heloise: It’s that time of year in the Midwest -- snake season! Do you or any of your loyal followers have any ideas for keeping snakes away from my home and garage without costing me a month’s ...