On Sat, 2 Jun 2007 11:13:48 CST, San Diego Joe
wrote:

We had our dogs vaccinated for rattlesnake venom a couple of years ago. They
get a booster every spring. While it doesn't work for every variety of
rattlesnake, it seems like cheap protection. I have dragged more than one
snake out of my yard, so I know they are here. I would just ignore them, but
dogs always seem to lead with their noses!

Had a friend who told me about gathering the pigs and driving them
into the wooded area of the farm and turning over logs and disturbing
snakes. Once the pigs discovered the snakes they began to actively
hunt them. Of course rattlesnakes weren't the only kind they ate, but
he believed it kept the place fairly safe for the dogs.

Maybe you could borrow a few pigs every spring?

Regards,

Hal