Snakes 1254, me 1

I have finally killed a snake without using a lawn mower, folks. I am so afraid of the stupid things, but I am learning that if I don't wrangle them when I've see them, they will only get bigger and smarter. I am sure the neighbors think I am a bit odd, but I have started walking around the lawn, whenever I happen to be working in the lawn, with a shovel in hand. So, I thought I would share that while the snakes currently lead the score about 20 bazillion to one, I have claimed victory over one.