Copperhead Snakes

According to Words Like Honey, the smell of cucumbers is emitted when a copperhead snake feels threatened, such as when a rambunctious child is running about its territory. Today, few of us are regularly in danger of a poisonous snake bite, but countless other dangers lurk.

there is certain species that reportingly mimic the smell of a cucumber that you need to watch out for when out in the yard or in the woods.