[Popman]

I shoot at the range regularly and would never consider trying to shoot a snake even at close range with a pistol in an open environment unless I was in a life threatening situation.

Even if I could nail the beast I would be concerned about the round passing though and ricocheting around.

[mamelukesabre]

Huh? What’s wrong with shooting snakes? Normally they are on the ground and you shoot down. The bullet goes into the ground. What’s the problem? I’m been shooting things like this my whole life. Heck, I shoot grasshoppers just for kicks if I feel like it.