Good for you Rosy. I think snakes are beautiful. I have a good size copperhead living in my pond right now. It is in full spring color. Must have recently shed. living in the woods I do worry about poisonous snakes.
I had the bright idea of putting a small floating platform in the pond hoping I could get some mallards to nest. What I got was the copperhead all nestled up on top of the straw island.
The straw Island is now gone. Snake will have to find another home.
Looking forward to see your creation.
peace