Wow! that's a very healthy looking snake at the end of your post. Obviously there's plenty of food for him/her.
Not my favourite creatures but like you, I can tolerate them and marvel at the beauty of how they can manipulate their bodies and acknowledge the intricate patterns found on their skin.
Rebecca
I don't like to be surprised by them. When a snake happens to be where I am not looking for one.
I don't like that. They have a place I know. But it isn't around me.
If I have the time and my hands are empty. I like to try to catch them.
Not to kill them. Just the excitement of it I guess.
I haven't tried to catch a poison one. They should be easier than the non-poisonous.
They won't run. They will stand to strike. That isn't a good choice for them.
They have better odds if they run. If they stay in one place. It is easy to catch them.
So many ways to do so.
Thank you
Francis