Went hiking otday to clear my head after a rough day at work.
Was not paying attention. Rattlesnake was laying slightly curvy, tail on the path, head/body in a prickly pear patch. I stepped into the tail. not smack on, but kind of scuffling my feet into it I guess.
the rattlesnake buzzed and took off. I jumped back.
No pictures. Too busy cussing/freaking out. Good sized c. atrox though. Although it may have just seemed big.
Several conclusions:
Do not hike when distracted.
Rattlers are fairly passive (already knew this).
I am very lucky.
I need to find something else to clear my head. Sangria does not work. Hiking is apparently moderately dangerous.
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We wouldn't have 6 and a half billion people if you had to be beautiful to get laid.
6.6 African House snakes
3.2 reticulated pythons
.1 corn snake
4.2 Florida Kings
1.2 speckled kings
1.2 ball pythons
0.0.1 Argentine boa
