Yeah, and maybe we're different, the last thing I'd do is try to kill it. I'd slam the door and call 911 and tell them to send somebody to get the snake out of my house. I sure as hell wouldn't try attacking it.
In that case, I think I would attack it. I'd just stomp on its head or something like that. My dad kills rattle snakes at the golf course he goes to with his golf clubs almost every time he goes.
I'd be more worried about getting bitten. Let a professional handle it, for me. Plus, in addition to the safety thing, I still wouldn't want to kill an animal unless I had no choice.
What happens if you call 911 & in the time it takes for them to get out there (probably a GOOD while) the snake hides somewhere new where they cant find it/get to it?