Rodents are attracted by mess and another animals poop. This means your dogs poop could attract mice and rats, which in turn leads to snakes in your yard. Answered By: Joaquin Medhurst. Date created: Sun, May 9, 2021 6:38 PM. Does dog poop attract or repel snakes and critters? Best answers. Despite what you might have heard, dog poop does not keep snakes away and deter them from entering your yard, garden, home, or property. Snakes do not respect boundaries and will not consider dog ...