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Old 10-09-2016, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328 View Post
Tthe photo taken by the OP really is not good enough to identify the snake with certainty but it could very well be either a water mocassin or brown water snake. Both are nasty snakes in temperament. The mocassin is venomous.

Chase it away with a long handled hoe or something like that. You could even use the hoe to kill it - and still keep a safe distance.

As for shooting the snake, you would be breaking the county law by firing your weapon. I know if I heard a shot or two coming from my neighbor's house, I would call 911 immediately. I would not go over and ask if there was a problem.
i agree a shovel or hoe if you can't be certain it will leave the lanai. My choice would be kill it so my neighbor did not have to worry with they or the pet being bitten.