Moving fake snakes from planter to planter can help deter squirrels. Now, the fake snakes keep the squirrels away. YAY! That way the squirrels and birds won't become accustomed to them over the winter.

Are squirrels afraid of fake snakes?

Squirrels are observant and will eventually learn your fake snake isn't alive if you leave it in one spot all the time. Moving the snake's location, position or shape keeps the squirrels guessing.

Do snakes repel squirrels?

I should first mention that there is nothing new about repelling animal pests with effigies of other animals they are afraid of. Scarecrows and stuffed snakes and owls have been around for centuries. ... Rats and terrestrial rodents avoid snakes. Squirrels and some birds are afraid of owls.