[AllDogBoots]

Thanks Lisa. Oddly I'm ok having to go in the backyard. I'm extremely cautious and check the yard now before letting the boys outside. I can even go outside at night with a flashlight to do my snake check. I sprinkled Snake Away around the perimeter of my yard in hopes that it will deter them. It doesn't kill, it deters. However my whole house smells like sulfur (mothballs). I'm planting Marigolds today as I hear the scent repels snakes (& mosquitos). I think I just have to suck it up, as I now live in a state where snakes are common.

kjc - thank you for all that information! I will not be visiting any snake breeders, but thanks for the suggestion. Also, the snake was coiled and I believe his head was up. My timing may have been life saving.