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From: phil@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Phil Howard KA9WGN)
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Subject: Re: Why kill snakes?
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Date: 21 Jun 91 20:12:15 GMT
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crs@beta.lanl.gov (Charlie Sorsby) writes:

#As far as I
#can see, the only reason for shooting a snake is that rare instance
#where you find yourself within striking distance before you are
#aware of the snake.

One other being that another person has suddenly found themselves in a
bad situation with the snake.  They may have gone past the snake to get
into an isolated place, disturbed it upon entering, and are trapped.
Of course you should find other means, if you can, to remove the snake.
Should none be found or work, then I guess you have to terminate the
threat.
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