When I had horses I'd mostly let them take the lead in snake country. The only time I bother them is in the yard. I've never had one here, but my aunt would get one about every other year. She'd call me to dispatch it and wanted to see the carcass :) She was about 3/4 mile from here and had more diamondbacks than sidewinders.

I only see 3 or 4 snakes per year. I have no idea how many Sam sees...