The Ruling on Killing Snakes and Scorpions

Question:
We discussed the definition of shirk (associating partners with Allah) in the previous lesson, and I informed you of much more, informing you that speaking in prayer is an argument and a state. Yes. Is there a difference between the snake and the scorpion, or does it bear witness to every scorpion in prayer and in other than prayer without warning? And is the snake considered among the obligatory matters?

Answer:
The snake is among the harmful creatures, yes, and the scorpion is among the harmful creatures that are killed in the sacred precinct and outside of it. All types of snakes are killed because they pose a danger and harm to people, except for the snakes of the house. These are warned off, and if they do not leave the people of the house, they are killed after the warning. Some scholars specified this to the snakes of Madinah specifically, while others generalized it to house snakes in any location. So the conclusion is that nothing is excepted except for house snakes, while the rest of the snakes are killed.