FWIW I had a scuffle with a 3 to 4 foot long snake in central Indiana eating fish on our stringer. I pulled out the stringer and the snake got pretty aggressive. I don't know what kind of snake it was but I am not a fan of large water snakes. I would get rid of the water snake unless yer show what kind it is and know it's harmless.
Last edited by Bill D.; 03/21/15 08:40 AM. Reason: Clarification