Aw, that's a shame. Most snakes are harmless and quite beneficial. I'm much more concerned about ticks. Both my dogs are on tick preventative, but they still tested positive for lyme exposure and some other tick-borne illness I've forgotten the name of - which is why I have the guineas! I...
Thanks! And don't worry, the snake is harmless - an Eastern hognose. When they feel threatened they flatten their heads to mimic dangerous snakes, and if that doesn't work they often roll onto their back and play dead. After taking this picture I shooed away the guineas so the snake could get...