Now that it is Summer my kids are out of school. After they roller skated all morning on the wood floors in the house 
I told them it was time to take the fun outside. I went off to go show homes. My mother is temporarily off work awaiting a fourth knee surgery in July. Instead of being a mellow grandma babysitter, I came home to find my home the subject of a 6pm news feature story on Snakes in Chesapeake VA. OK yes our backyard backs up to a gorgeous forest like place, We have raccoons, foxes, frogs, and yes Snakes! Here is the video of my mom with my girls. Try not to laugh to hard. 
Click this link to view video!
Dee Dee Jones
The Hampton Roads Real Estate Lady!
Wainwright Real Estate
Virginia Beach, VA
PS: You have to wait till the 15 second commercial ends then the video will start
I know I shouldn't be laughing right now, but your mom makes no bones about not being fond of the reptilian neighbors! Years ago I had a large piece of land (>200acres) that bordered a cypress swamp in Florida. We had LOTS of snakes - most of them eastern diamonback rattlers and mocassins. I lost many a calf to those darned things. Just keep the kids away from them - sometimes their curiosity will overcome any teachings done at home. Stay safe!
Dee Dee - I don't think I can have teh stomach to watch that. I have a HUGE fear of snakes!
That's too funny! Great video. You never know what's going to happen when you leave home for the day.
Dan