Sec. of State Rice warns Russia about Bombers off Alaska

In article ,
(Richard Casady) wrote:

On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:12:35 -0700, Steve Hix
wrote:

In article ,
(Richard Casady) wrote:

It is easier to avoid a snake than shoot it.

I've lived in rattlesnake country almost all my life. Never a problem,
as long I take some care turning over rocks or logs in the spring, when
the hatchlings are first out. If I could just convince the local bull
snakes to move in on the gophers...

Many western ranches do nothing to discourage rattlers in the barn.
They like the rodents less.

Non-venemous rodent-eating snakes would be far preferable to
rattlesnakes, at least where you spend much time working.

Local ranchers that I know are fine with gopher/bull/corn/etc snakes in
and around the barns. Rattlesnakes, not so much.