buffaloglenn : I have heard the ratio, and it does not compare to this ratio: It is 100 times more likely that I will kill the snake, than I would let it go on its way. Lightning striking me does not come into the equation. Whether or not I know it is a harmless garden snake or a deadly snake, equally I will do what I can to eliminate it. My actions will never make any significant difference in the snake population, nor the ecosystem.
@doubleohcrip :
If someone thinks you look scary, are they allowed to "eliminate" you? 4951