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Raccoons enjoy the dark, so a strategically placed flashlight can be a deterrent. Because theyâre also put off by strange noises, playing a small radio may help keep them at bay. Finally, raccoons hate the smell of ammonia, so leave a saucer full of the stuff (or an ammonia-dipped rag) near the creaturesâ entry point. Within 48 hours, thanks to one or all of the above tricks, the raccoons are likely to vacate the premises.
Many people describe the dens and snakes as smelling like cucumbers; others describe the scent as skunklike, while some argue that the dens smell like decay. Klauber himself suggests that rattlesnake musk is not particularly pungent and he does not believe humans can smell dens from afar.