snakes in the yard

[dahdahdahdancer.livejournal.com]

I've lived in Somerville for years and this is the first time I've encountered snakes in my yard. They are Brown Snakes, according to my internet research. Is anyone else in the area entertaining slithery visitors? How might I encourage them to move on?

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[redknot.livejournal.com]

Yeah, rat snakes are so docile, in my experience. Come to think of it, the babies are also brownish.

Racers are... spirited. I admire the way they go absolutely nuts in self-defense, even though they have no venom and are pretty much snacks for everybody.