I did reference western US......aggressive snakes in southern US, Australia, the jungle environment, etc. are shoot to kill in my book. I've played in a 4 day golf event at Reynolds Plantation south of Atlanta (3 courses with water everywhere) three times and the number, size, and aggressiveness of the Copperheads on nearly every hole there is alarming........you don't encroach their environment and maintain a minimum 10' rule if you're quick.
Sorry if I came across as insensitive and thank you for your service.
