Please tell me its a good one.

[jballard]

Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

Please don't kill any snake venomous or not. All snakes play an important role in our eco system.

If I'm out in a pasture or the road I'd probably just go the other way if I saw a rattlesnake but in my yard where my two young children play I'd probably kill it.

Looking at pictures of rattlesnake bites makes it a clear decision for me.

[SSSSnakes]

Originally Posted by jballard

If I'm out in a pasture or the road I'd probably just go the other way if I saw a rattlesnake but in my yard where my two young children play I'd probably kill it.

Looking at pictures of rattlesnake bites makes it a clear decision for me.

We can't just kill things in nature that maybe a threat to us. We need to teach our children to respect and not destroy. Nature was here first, we are the intruders. In my state killing a rattlesnake is a crime. Education is the key. This is not intended to be rude nor am I trying to start an argument, we just need to be environmentally conscience.

[jballard]

Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

We can't just kill things in nature that maybe a threat to us. We need to teach our children to respect and not destroy. Nature was here first, we are the intruders. In my state killing a rattlesnake is a crime. Education is the key. This is not intended to be rude nor am I trying to start an argument, we just need to be environmentally conscience.

I can see your statement meaning more towards something like the big rattlesnake roundup where people are actually hunting them but I'm not talking about actively seeking one to kill.
I can't imagine seeing my child with their flesh rotting off their bone.

Again I'm not a snake person so I'm curious what could the rattlesnake that I would have killed do that the rat snake I let live couldn't?

I respect and understand what you're saying and that's why I'd never just kill one for the fun of it.