I shot this photo a few years ago in upstate New York. I thought great blue herons ate snakes, but actually got to see it firsthand.
We live in Texas, and every time I see a water snake, I shoot it. They eat my fish, scare my wife and grandchildren. I'll quickly leave non-poisionous terrestrial snakes alone or relocate them, but since our house sits within 50 feet of our pond, snakes gotta go. Plus, I have several hatchery ponds and our watersnakes can eat lots of baby bluegill, bass, etc. I won't let them stay here.
