It is not only in USA, here people have high tendency towards killing snakes. In fact none of the people I know would hesitate in killing a snake as soon as they see it and regardless of its type, size or color. Although if they think about it, very few venomous snakes exist in my country, but it is a habit nothing else...

Regarding the snake I mentioned, I decided to keep it at least till the weather gets better and warmer. It has been couple of days since I put it in the aquarium, today was the first day that it goes out of the hiding place I installed in the aquarium for a quick discovery tour. I think in couple of days he will be ready to get his first meal. However, till now I did not figure out what to provide. Fish and chicken pieces will not work, maybe I will try a pinky or a semi boiled egg. In all cases, any help or idea would be great

Thanks a lot for asking and hopefully soon I will be able to take some more pics for it outside the hiding box...