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Watch your step (snakes)!

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Beach Fanatic
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Went for a run last night just after 7...

We were just past the Draper Lake bridge heading east on the bikepath when my running partner jumped backward in midstride...

About 4 feet in front of him was a 2-3 ft. rattlesnake- I believe a Diamondback coiled up with its mouth open looking like it was ready to strike. My buddy is lucky he saw the snake cuz it surely would have got him if he continued his forward stride...

We kept a distance and watched this beautiful creature. It grew tired of waiting for us and slithered away into the foilage on the right...

Be careful out there!!!

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Meow
#27
That does it. SJ...I'll see you anywhere but at your place. :biggrin:
DuneAHH avatar
Beach Fanatic
#28
Have any idea of the number of spiders the average person eats in their life? I've seen the number -- scary!

:eek: SJ, You are a Font of some of the kookiest most obscure information... Thankfully!:clap:.
NOW: where can I obtain one of those head mounted flashlights (besides Gynecologists-R-Us) ???
I always thought a strap on headlight would be just the ticket for reading in bed (as well as being a real ice breaker party accessory!).
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SoWal Expert
#29
Warning for headlamp wearers: If you wear your headlamp outside at night, bugs will be attracted to your head, and enter your mouth, nose, ears and eyes.
scooterbug44 avatar
SoWal Expert
#30
I prefer the mini Maglite w/ a head strap to a headlamp. It puts the flashlight next to your ear instead of atop your head so it is better for reading. :wave:
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Beach Fanatic
#32
Warning for headlamp wearers: If you wear your headlamp outside at night, bugs will be attracted to your head, and enter your mouth, nose, ears and eyes.

Another warning for headlamp on the beach wearers: Every time you take a drink of your beer, the light shines straight up in the air, alerting everyone around of just how thirsty you are. Remember to use the red filter thing, too.
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Banned
#33
I found this heavy Cottonmouth in my backyard in Watercolor tonight

I like to show the snakes around here to my kids so they know which ones are which. I found this Water Moccasin/Cottonmouth in my back yard in Watercolor tonight. This is the 3rd one I removed from this little pond. They must be pretty prevalent.

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