Living conditions in the desert around Las Vegas are very harsh.
在拉斯韦加斯的周围的居住条件非常艰苦。
Kind words are worth much and cost little.
口头方便不费力。
And why only snakes? Cats, for instance, would be greatly helped; no running fights with large, fierce rats or tussles with grown rabbits -- just a bite and no more effort needed.