Well i guess i will just have to be pathetic then! I just have a mental picture of a little chihuahua (sp?) in the jaws of a big scrubby. I admit that i do tend to have a slightly twisted sense of humour, but im my mind, that is a humourous image.
I certainly agree that, esp in an area like that it is necessary to be careful of ur pets. Where i live, brown snake sightings are not uncommon in summer, esp with the new housing developments and the poor things getting uprooted from their homes. But, in the hotter weather, we take precautions, are on the look out constantly and if anyone spots one, EVERYONE gets notified in the neighbourhood. This results in pets and small children being kept inside. I'm sure though that the 10yr old down the road would be smart enough to not go poking around. No one has moved as a result!! Now that is pathetic!