What is the best way to kill a snake?
@jobfindonline (1744)
May 3, 2012 10:22am CST
I hate snakes and I am so afraid of it. The problem is I always see a snake, the good thing is it's only one at a time. I don't like seeing them crawling on the floor! What do you think is the best way to kill a snake without getting close to it and hitting its head? 'cause I really do not know if I can successfuly hit its head.. Can a snake be killed by a shoot of a gun even if it didn't hit its head? Has anyone here had an experience of killing a snake?
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@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
3 May 12
So... you just like to kill a snake because you hate to see it crawl around? You do the same with all the other animals you don't like to see? Or human beings?
No I never killed a snake. I keep one in my home, and the ones living outside I leave in peace. Might be a good idea to learn more about snakes. Most of them are not dangerous at all, or poisoned, those who are poisoned are not dangerous for a huma being. The part who might be is very small. You better work on your fear instead of killing everything you don't like.
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I have seen so many snakes, but I never killed any of them. They never hurt me, so why would I also hurt them? I can never kill any animals without valid reason.@jobfindonline (1744)
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4 May 12
I'm talking about snakes here and not humans and other animals.I never killed any snakes in my whole life and I have no courage to do that. Just in case, I have no choice I will kill them. As you know snakes have venom, I have to save my life. And I believe you will do the same..
I'm sorry if I hurt you 'cause the way you respond I can tell that you love snakes so much. I wish I am like you who is not afraid of snakes.
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@factorial (977)
• Philippines
4 May 12
there was a time a cobra was about to enter in our small house... so I killed her with a bolo...
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@factorial (977)
• Philippines
4 May 12
I kill snakes before they can bite me... I don't want to die from venom of snakes
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@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
hi,
i never experience ever since to kill snake because i don't like to encounter them,because i don't know what will i do when i see snakes,the first feeling that i will feel is frightened that usually makes me stuck up in just one place.but in my idea i think to kill a snake is to cut the head of it.
@jobfindonline (1744)
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19 Jan 13
well it's good to know that you haven't seen a snake. I saw snake many times in our house.. for me that is so scaring coz I have to be very careful in my own house. they say crushing the head of snake is the best way to kill it but how can I do that, I'm so afraid to do it.
@jobfindonline (1744)
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23 Jul 12
I too have no courage to kill a snake. The way they move only scared me so much and convinced me enough that my attempt would only fail. I'd rather poinson them if there is something like that I can buy online. I always call other people to kill it but they are fast too to hide.
@jobfindonline (1744)
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19 Jan 13
exactly what I did when I saw a snake. I just let the snake crawled. Fortunately the snake didn't attack me. I have no ability to recognize if the snake is venomous or not. all I know is I'm afraid of any kind of snakes.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
23 Jul 12
Hello jofindonline,
I don't like snakes but i don't hate them i know they are poisonous but why to kill them they are not going to bite you if it is crawling.
I don't have snakes in my area may be if there had been in my area too of course we would have killed them if found in my house or catch them if know the techniques.
I don't have snakes in my area may be if there had been in my area too of course we would have killed them if found in my house or catch them if know the techniques.@jobfindonline (1744)
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19 Jan 13
hi there. the snake was crawling inside our house.. what if I accidentally didn't notice it and I touched the snake? before I knew it, I already got a bite from snake. just want to make sure that I'm safe.
@garavegeta (963)
• Kochi, India
23 Jul 12
I am a snake lover,so I don't want you to kill snakes,if its not venomous.Its better to crush its head,its the most humane way to kill as it will not have to suffer for long.@jobfindonline (1744)
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23 Jul 12
It takes enough courage to crush its head. I can't do that, I'm so scared of snake and I can only do that to mosquitoes, ants.. but not to any creatures. I'm just so scared coz when I fight them I know snake will defend itself and for sure in the end the snake will win.
but not to any creatures. I'm just so scared coz when I fight them I know snake will defend itself and for sure in the end the snake will win.@garavegeta (963)
• Kochi, India
23 Jul 12
You don't have to use your hand for 'crushing'.You may use a stick,a very big one,and keep a safe distance.You should be fine...only venomous snakes ok..no rat snake killing
@lampar (7584)
• United States
23 Jul 12
I don't think i am able to kill a snake if i accidentally encounter them on my walking path or in my house, unless i have a weapon in my hand that can fire from a distance and kill it instantly. The more likely scenario is i will be killed first by the snake either through suffocation inside their powerful constricting coil, or die instantly from their venomous bite. I will say 99% of the time, it will be me that is likely to be killed by the snake instead of the other way around. Snake may have several very effective ways to kill me but so far i haven't think of a way yet how to kill them in the case of attack. Just pray that i will never have to come to that scenario i just described above. Life is already so tough in the way it is nowadays, but i still have to worry from snake bite or constriction... it is getting tougher every passing day... 
Sigh!!
Sigh!! @jobfindonline (1744)
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19 Jan 13
Hi lampar, I can tell that you are really afraid of snake like me. I don't know what to do if the snake attacks me but one thing is for sure, I will do all my best to escape from it but if I don't have other choices, I guess I will defend myself and try to overcome my fear of snake.
@arpazia (191)
• United States
23 Jul 12
I agree with a few others,maybe shoot it? I think they have snake poison in some home improvement stores, you could try that.
I do not kill snakes,They are beautiful creatures and I simply adore them!
best of luck to you!
@jobfindonline (1744)
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19 Jan 13
I know not all people are afraid of snakes. I don't want to kill snake too but in case I don't have other choices, I would do that. If snakes are not venomous I have nothing to fear.
@KidHeartLess (100)
• United States
20 Jan 13
I've never killed a snake because they are my favorite animal. However the best way is to get directly behind them and do your work. Or if you simply mean to move the snake away from where it is now, get behind the snake and quickly and firmly grab it by its head, making sure a finger or hand depending on the size is under its mouth. Then you can move it. I don't recommend tossing the snake. That would only piss it off....and is not something you want.
