We have had pet snakes for many years. I wish we had more snakes outside, because they would eat some of the moles we have around. As long as they are constrictors, I have no problem with snakes living on our land. My husband built our coop very securely. It makes me sad that people kill snakes, because without them, rodents would take over the world!! Everything in balance. I don't kill spiders either, they keep the bug population down. It is the circle of life. We have only lived here for 7 months, and I have yet to see a snake, but my exploring teenagers have seen quite a few back by our stream. I am more worried about the fox who is stealing all of my neighbor's ducks!!