I don't know what part of the world you live in, but im live in Amarillo Texas in a ranch as well. I haven't seen any snakes so far. I've been living here for a year. I love to go walking with my dogs, and cats at night. Of coarse i take a big flashlight. I haven't encountered any snakes, but many tarantulas. Everyday i find 1. Today i encountered 3 youth one's. My animals almost everytime alert me. Not all the time though. Texas is a pretty 🔥 state. I go out to walk where the ground is clear, but at the sides there is a lot of grass, and weeds. I love living the ranch life, but always afraid of snakes. My husband, and i always go together. Becareful girl. Life in a ranch is no joke. It's beautiful tho. Carefull.