Well I reckon it's well and truly fair to say all of you chaps have effectively put MOST people off of living on any part of Lamma, let alone just YSW, with this particular column!
To be fair, you do not see snakes on every street corner around YSW village(ever), The centipedes can be a problem for some, although not every house has them. The rabid dogs in the village are a fallacy. Some might look a bit scruffy but will move as you go past. Has anyone actually ever been bitten by a stray in YSW?
That said, it's very hard to find residences actually in the village, close to the ferry (at a manageable rent). It's different if you look further out. Anywhere with trees and greenery around can harbour all sorts of critturs.
So it's really up to you if you can find a place to live in the "metropolis of YSW". If you decide to take a few walks in the countryside you could well come face to face with something you would prefer not to.
Good luck with whatever you decide