Are snakes friends or foes?
Mostly,snakes are "friends," if you are referring to humans.
There are many venomous snakes, and they have caused human deaths.
However, ecologically, theyhelp us by reducing the number of vermin
(such as mice, rats, etc.) and in that way they help people. A bull
snake, for example, may live near a barn, and prevent mice from
ruining the hay. Most snakes are not venomous; and among those that
are, they generally will not bite a human unless threatened or
provoked.Some snakes will bite just to protect themselves and their
eggs.