It appears that you have a removable top on the trap. Can you show a couple of good pics of it?
BTW, I caught some snakes in my traps recently. They were brown water snakes and generally harmless. However, it can be a real character builder getting them out of a 30 gallon barrel sized trap without either of us getting hurt.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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