Snake shot is just snake oil. Leaves a big hole in the center of the pattern and only good for a few feet anyway. If a snake is going to strike NOBODY is fast enough to draw and fire before he does. Stepping away is quicker. A 6 ft rattle snake probably can't strike even 3' and its actual speed crawling is lees than a slow walk. They got a very primitive brain. You have a big one. Use it.

Most people get bit trying to handle snakes, sticking their hands where they don't belong, are not wearing boots and pants where they should and flat being careless.

Easiest thing in the world to shot a snake with is a 22w rifle. Fire a round and then stick the muzzle close to the snake and he will focus on the heat from the muzzle, Pull the trigger.

Anymore I just use my brain and just walk away and let the mouse and rat killer go on about his business. If I found one on my place I would just use a shovel.