Killing the snake...eh I dont know. Cutting its head off and making a big story about it, STUPID.

I have a sort of mixed opinion on this topic. I started catching wild snakes when I was 4. My parents knew nothing about snakes and killed every snake they saw, rattlers, bullsnakes, garters, etc. I ended up educating them. I myself have killed rattlers before when I was really young if I felt that they were a danger to my little sisters or my dogs. But I also started catching them when I was 8. Anyone who has half a brain could easily trap the snake and relocate it themselves or call someone who will.

I mean seriously I know venomous snakes are scary because they are dangerous, but really all you have to fear is freaking out and not handling it correctly. I do suggest tongs if you have them, but even grabbing them with your hands isn't all that hard.

Its weird to see posts on here by snake lovers who are scared of venomous snakes. I don't really understand it. How can you differentiate your opinion of the animals based solely on their methods of hunting and defense? Seems a bit ignorant to me I guess.