Beware Of Deadly Cucumber Smell In Illinois With Temperature Change

The temps are dropping, and I doubt anyone is making a salad in the garage which means the smell of Cucumbers could be a very bad thing. Allegedly some animals can smell like cucumbers under extreme circumstances. While Bats and Birds usually go to the attic, other more dangerous animals sometimes find themselves in or around the garage.

While many animals will seek shelter from this colder weather, some are actually deadly, and are important to avoid. Besides visual ques, you can also usually noticed a strange smell.

What The Smell Of Cucumbers Means

According to the state.com, highly venomous snakes like rattlesnakes and copperheads smell like this vegetable. Seeing as though you can find both in Iowa it's a good idea to keep your eyes or nose open for these little guys who may be in your garage, or home.

If you do notice one of these snakes it should be noted that many are poisonous snakes and they are rapid strikers that you can’t dodge. It is best to let a professional handle them. Here are the snakes you might find in Illinois seeking shelter.

Venomous Snakes In Illinois

According to the Illinois DNR, four native Illinois snake species are venomous. Those snakes include the copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake, and the massasauga.

Some of these snakes can put off the scent of cucumbers when they feel threatened. This odor comes from their glands.

You may have also gotten a bit close to where the snakes live. Their dens really smell like cucumbers as well, so again if you're not next to a salad and you smell cucumber, you may be next to a snake.