CraigC
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Depends on the situation. I was on an Italian mountainside and suddenly confronted by a snake that reared its head in attacking position. I had nothing on me to use for protection so I turned to my natural instincts. (Some might have fled but I felt that might lead to a sudden attack).
I drew on my knowledge that dogs respond to the tone of voice, rather than the words....so I spoke slowly and softly to the snake. The attacking position is due to the snake feeling threatened. I tried to reassure the snake that I was not about to kill it....then, slowly, walked away!
Let me guess what your reply would be? Shoot it? That was not an option I had and the snake had every right to be there since the mountain was its home, i.e. it was me that was trespassing.
Snakes don't have ears. They do not have an "attack" mode unless provoked by a moron. (see TV sensationalist, ie the Crocodile Hunter) They get defensive. Their first instinct is to leave.
LOL, have you not paid attention to my avatar? I don't shoot snakes or run them over. I move them from harms way, venomous or not. Unless of course they are invasives.
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