I kill poisonous snakes in the yard more for the protection of my four dogs and two sons. One son still doesnt grasp the concept that snakes and spiders are bad and not to be played with so have to keep a keen eye on him. Other snakes I don't bother but my male Dachshund Harley has killed a few including a 6 ft King snake and just last week a black racer that was on the back porch. What can I say he seems to like the taste of them.

Speaking of Habu's my father while in Okinawa was bitten by one taking the trash out one day. We where still here in the 90's in base housing but command had to call back and let my mother know. Scary event but turned out fine.

Glad you didn't get bitten or anything, now is the time they are out in the day and on the move so be careful fellas. Also so are the alligator snapping turtles, had two in the yard within this past week so that should also be fun times if you come across a big one.