George, I'd hate to know the number of snakes I've walked by while hunting and not been aware of their presence. In the past 3 years I've attended 4 snake breaking clinics with my Brittany. Dr. Calderwood has 3 snakes, a canebrake, a huge EDB and a large cottonmouth. The EDB buzzes in a pile and doesn't strike. The cottonmouth holds its head high like a cobra and is prone to run. I watched the canebrake strike at several dogs. The strike is a blur. Good thing his major fangs are broken off and its mouth is taped shut. Ornery bastard. Gil