[brotherblonde]

Just remember that snakes are deaf, so making noise won't scare them off. Making vibration however, will be more effective. Also, their field of vision only extends about 1.5 to 2m max, so if you are close to one & it's moving....stop. If you are stationary it won't perceive you as a threat & will keep on going, it may even slide over your feet. It may get rained on though (golden shower running down your leg). Paul's correct about the Eastern Brown near the flight box. According to Darren, "It's a biggy".