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Well if you sat on this one that way . It would make it look more entertaining if someone saw it ..

Had to look back at what I posted. Got distracted by the nickles.

Who they should have considered.

This right here is the answer. +1

and the opal. Time to get a couple of buddies and saddle up some of those build kangaroos and have a good ol fashioned Outback Roo Jousting .

I could not agree more with all of what you said. Leave the poisonous ones alone. No sense in killing if it truly does not pose a danger. This gets wildly misinterpreted. I like to think of it this way. Are you out in it's habit and not many people around? (Leave it be) however if you are in a more populated area (especially with kids around) either call [animal control] or kill (immediate danger) last resort. Most of the dangerous ones are gorgeous and amazing to watch at a safe distance. Good rule of thumb is at least 2× their body length as most can lunge 2/3 their body length. That said they can move extremely fast and can rapidly close the distance from safe to dangerous before you can blink. I worked in the Blackwater State Forrest for a few years and almost every morning take trips down the Blackwater river clearing wash out holes next to stumps where water Moccasins would enjoy the slowed water and several times have to clear the balls of sunning Moccasins near banks to make the river safe to traverse during summer. (Not my photo as I didn't carry a camera back then [ it probably would have only served as a distraction]) There are many times I have seen 6+ ft Diamond Backs, at least most of the time when they are worried about you they let you know, and from my experiences with them , like you, they usually just dont pay us any attention. They really are not that aggressive unless prompted. The main ones here in Florida you do have to really watch out for are Copperheads (more aggressive) and the Water Moccasins (Cottonmouth) these are more likely to just puff up, raise their heads , tilt top of head back opening their mouth wide to deter interaction, however you are more likely to accidentally step on or put you hand down on them which leads to the most strikes. On average the water Moccasins venom has about 17% mortality rate. However you are much more likely to get a very nasty infection more problematic than the venom.

Sounds about right. Do you know what kind of snake? Garden, rat, or one of the venomous?

Things to know about Florida.. 1. Left lane of any multiple lane road is not for driving the speed limit or even 5 mph over , that lane is for crime. 2. Use your turn signals. 3. The beach has fleas and a flurry of other critters that will destroy you as fast as the sun. 4.if someone says "bless your heart" This is how they see you. 5.you cannot hide from the "yellow flies" 6. During love bug season you will end up with them in your mouth. 7. The state bird is the mosquito. 8.we are called "the sunshine state" truthfully we are more of a superheated humidity state. 9. Do not buy tickets to heaven. 10. Just because a local walks up and grabs a snake or gator does not mean you can. Same goes for almost all of the wildlife. 11. Every person in Florida has the potential to be Florida Man. Approach with caution. Also.