Zinjifrah
Crowing
Snake doesn't understand 'this belongs to someone else'. It just understands 'this is food, and I'm hungry'. Not in so many words, of course, but the concept. Don't blame the snake for doing what a snake has evolved to do. Blame the lack of having ensured the snake can't get in, and appreciate the beautiful, remarkably unique creature that you're privileged to encounter.
Even a venomous snake really doesn't want to bite you, and a large percentage of venomous snake bites are 'dry' - meaning that it doesn't inject venom, unless it's been seriously harassed before biting. That's a waste of resources. It takes energy to make that venom, and the snake doesn't want to waste it on something it can't eat. I'd much rather have snakes (I was delighted to see a baby bull snake slither under my shed the other day) than have Hantavirus.
Even a venomous snake really doesn't want to bite you, and a large percentage of venomous snake bites are 'dry' - meaning that it doesn't inject venom, unless it's been seriously harassed before biting. That's a waste of resources. It takes energy to make that venom, and the snake doesn't want to waste it on something it can't eat. I'd much rather have snakes (I was delighted to see a baby bull snake slither under my shed the other day) than have Hantavirus.
Yes, I killed this snake. No, I don't normally kill all the snakes I come across. I have about 500+ acres of federal land behind where I live. Most snakes get relocated to that area. Even the venomous ones. I've relocated 3 Rattlers in the last month, and at least 6 others. That being said, this one was killed for this reason. It found an easy food source, it knows where it is and will return. I will protect my livestock and pets from any predator. Had I found it in the garden it would be roaming still. However, I found it in the coop digesting two of my 4 week old chicks. If you would have done something different, you have the right to. I don't judge based on kill or no kill preference.
