Snakes love any rock they can hide in or sun on. That said, I've never had a snake become aggressive when you surprise them (and they you) while near rocks at waters edge.

I believe most folks will use a geotextile or burlap under the rock. I'm interested in the details as well - I have a few soggy areas I need to rock over one of these days


Mat Peirce
1.25 acre southeast Iowa pond
LMB, BG, YP, WE, HSB, RES, BCP