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Not sure cats would be a deterrent, especially against a Python. A dog that barks might drive a snake off, but dogs have been known to be killed by snakes if they go after them. A dog might be ok for telling you one is there, wheras cats Don't bark. Little terrier type dogs are known for being bred for catching varmits, but you might lose a few.
I agree keeping a buffer strip around the house is a good idea, but it might just end up being treated as a beach by snakes sun baking. I had a large Eastern Brown sun baking on my driveway a couple years ago. I tried to run it over with my car but it quickly shot off into the Bush on the side, and I never saw it again. I was frankly surprised by how fast it moved. I can tell you nothing invokes paranoia better than seeing one and then have it disappear.
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