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Curious Copperhead
I have read all the posts that snakes have as much right to be here as
us and that they are helpful in keeping down the rodent population and I suppose that's true. I have read about leaving snakes alone and they will avoid humans. Now, THAT, I am finding not to be true. I have been out in the middle of our yard twice only to look up and find a copperhead coming to keep me company. Mind you, this is not in the wooded areas, but in the neatly trimmed and no shrubbery part of the yard. I was just spading and turning over some soil. No machinery running, no water running and no rodents at my feet for bait. My apologies to the herpetologists, but I felt assassination of the offender was the best route to take. Why is this happening? What would make a snake want to hang out with the shovel-wielding gardener? What can I do to keep it from happening again? Has anyone on the list ever ascertained that sulfur and mothballs really work in keeping them away? If so, what is the recipe for the mix? On the rodent thing, we have a large hawk and cat population here so that I would think the rodent population is being maintained rather well. The hawks are so effective that I have never seen a rabbit here in 12 years. The hawks were driving me crazy, but I have come to enjoy their company as long as they aren't swooping at me during nesting season. The snake and I will never reach such an understanding, so suggestions are very welcome. |
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