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Cara, that's why I keep saying to be completely familiar with photos before you do anything else. Truth is, about 85% of snakes are harmless. However, in any given area, that percentage could be very different. Given that, I have yet to hear of a venomous U.S. snake eating eggs. Very few would...

Black ratsnakes rarely get over 1.5" in width. Venomous pit vipers can be over 5" wide. When I say "heavy-bodied", I mean thick. Rattlesnakes and other pit vipers will spread their bodies down flat to make themselves look even bigger. Now, babies and sub-adult snakes, of course, are thinner, but...

Please notice that I said black and thin. Heavy-bodied animals are almost always pit vipers. Take the time asap to review lots of pictures before deciding you're ready for grabbing.

As a person with experience in snake removal, I offer a couple of tips on removing snakes from the coop: #1 - Take the time to check on the local snakes. There are MANY websites titled "snakes of your state here". Be familiar with any local venomous ones. Especially check out the local rat...