I’m one of those rare people who actually like all snakes - every kind, even the poisonous ones. I don’t invade their space, but do observe them. I give a wide berth to wasps, hornets, skunks, and other creatures that oppose my getting up close and personal.
In my early teens, I had a pet Bull snake. He was a healthy five feet long. I used to carry him nonchalantly around my neck. He bit me two or …