Your post raises a legitimate concern. As herpers, most of us can identify the poisonous snakes indigenous to the areas in which we live. My parents live in a south Louisiana neighborhood that, until recently, was adjacent to a large forest and wetland area. The wooded and marshy areas were a herper's dream and I caught quite a few snakes there myself. A few years ago all the land was sold and developed. As the woods were cut, we all started to have problems with the mice and rats that decided to move in. The copperheads quickly followed. I lost count of how many copperheads we found in the garage, yard and even resting on the engine of my car. Our next door neighbor even had a child who was bitten. The funny thing is that we didn't see a rise in sitings of cottonmouths, kings and Texas rats (all of which were very common on the land that was cleared)--just copperheads.

Anyway, the point of all this is that, snake repellent aside, anyone working in an area known for harboring snakes should practice care first and foremost. Be wary of where you put your hands and feet, and where you sit. Workers should wear gloves and use tools to remove debris. As mentioned in another post, I have heard that mothballs work. I have also seen a snake repellent powder for sale in the gardening dept. of Wal-Mart, although the only snakes listed on the label were rattlesnakes and non-venomous colubrids. I'd suggest that the utmost care be taken even if the chemical repellents are used.
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