It is narrated from Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "To protect yourselves from the harm of a snake, a single blow with a whip is enough for you, whether it strikes it or your aim misses."
Imam al-Tabarani (may Allah have mercy on him) said: "This hadith is not narrated from Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) except with this chain, and al-Shadhakuni (may Allah have mercy on him) is alone in narrating it."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الأوسط / باب الألف / 2819
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعيف لضعف سليمان الشاذكوني
Hadith Takhrij«قال الهيثمي: وفيه سليمان الشاذكوني وهو ضعيف «مجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد، ج 4، ص 47»»