pondrookie,

I've seen more snakes this year than in the past 30 years...also have seen more frogs, huge numbers of frogs. Maybe the two play together somewhat? I like the frogs, but the snakes, no way.

I don't know of any control means for snakes more effective than my Remington 1100...unforunately I never seem to have it handy when the snake is nearby...a fly rod is a poor snake deterient!