That's what family is for, isn't it?

My brother turned 7 on the 14th, yes, I know, the day before my ex...irony...anyways, we were home today, and around 7pm I went out to check the weather, and Philip came out behind me, in his undies, no shoes, as usual, lol, when I turned to look at him, I noticed something move out of the corner of my eye...there, maybe a foot away from us was a coral snake, yes, the venomous one, not to be confused with the King Snake...I rushed Philip inside, but knew he would be a real threat to us all if I lost him...so, I let instinct, and my protective nature kick in...I grabbed a shovel and beat the snot out of that snake...it was long, probably like 3feet or so...and yes, when in danger, they rattle their tail like the rattlesnake...it was too close to home, I didn't know where the hospital was then, a half hour drive atleast, I had to keep my loved ones safe.That was the second one I've seen since I moved in Feb...it's a bit scary, but, it comes with Florida...