This is all just utterly rediculous. WE have moved onto these animals land, and WE do not have the right to kill them because they come too close to our homes. We have to learn to live with them, not kill them because they can be dangerous. I personally do not value human life over animal life (we're ALL living things), so no, I don't think there was any reason for killing this snake. He was minding his own damn business. The guy just wanted to feel tough and be praised, and if he could PIN the snake, he could have dealt with this more humanely, but he chose not to.