Originally Posted By: Stu Farish
I like snakes, even venomous ones. They serve a role in the ecosystem. I generally don't kill them unless I have a reason to.


Yep. Indiscriminant killing of most any species is typically unwarranted. Control, yes. Snakes in the boonies get a pass from me. Rattlers in the yard, however, do not. Other non-venomous species always get a pass.
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