Snake Alert

In a span of two days, we've found (AND killed) 6 snakes: 4 Garter snakes, 2 extra-long black snakes. Did I mention "extra long"!?  Ew.  Even now, thinking about it makes cringe. The day before our glorious discovery, our neighbor found and killed one near our property line. In the past month, two other neighbors have found some. National Geographic, anyone?

So as I'm talking with a neighbor about it last night, she goes on to reveal the fact that she not only found one in her yard, but she stepped on it AS she was playing with her 3- and 1- year olds.  Oh, Lord. (Excuse me while I pray)  And it struck her.

Now, grant it, it was a Garter. They're harmless. I'm not even sure they have real teeth to speak of. But still!! The snake bit her, while she was beside two talking children.  Aren't snakes supposed to avoid us?  Isn't that the rule?  Because if not, someone needs to clue me in so I can obey said rule and run.

My dad says it's good that we're finding so many...he says it means we're "flushing them out". I say ...Uh, no.   Not good.  It means that we're probably home to their breeding ground.  And obviously they've become quite comfortable being sexually active on our land! *groan*

And get this, the one black snake didn't even try to get away from Jet.   It showed no fear. ...Crap.
So not only do we have fertile snakes. We have fearless, fertile snakes.  Bad combination.  At least they aren't poisonous.  Though I have to admit, I'm wondering if any other type of snake has heard of our hotel and decided to take up residency.

And for those of you that are a bit offended that we did, in fact, behead 6 "good" snakes, you are very welcome to come and gather all the snakes you want from our land.  Free of charge.  But...and it must be said...as long as they are on MY property, I will continue to do them bodily harm.  So much for me being a "Save the Whale" type person, eh?

I saw a bumper stick one time that read:
"I LOVE ANIMALS. ...they're delicious."

Made ME laugh.... :)