I'm around a reasonable amount of rattlers but don't mess with them unless they are around the house area.

Very few water snakes are venomous. And 99% of the snakes would rather be anywhere but where I am.

But, they're your snakes. Do what you feel like you either need or want to do.

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 Grandpa