We have a new pet out in the front yard. We have been invaded by a six foot black snake that has taken up residence in our front yard. A couple of years ago we had another bigger black snake in the same spot in the yard. I picked up the first one and it drug the ground on both ends. It must of been eight feet long. This new one is smaller and it is not afraid of us at all. It may of been a pet that was let go because it got too big or the kids lost interest. I do not mind the snake… it eats moles and mice so it is welcome to our yard.