Once the garter snakes start showing up, you can bet that the less desirables like the copperheads and rattlers are not far behind. Be careful in places like the Smokies when you sneak up over those rocky banks. I've seen rattlers sunning along Little River in April before so just pay attention to your surroundings and where you are walking...
Thanks for the reminders. I was all set to come fishing with you, but, me and snakes crawl in different directions.
ReplyDeleteMel, one thing I loved especially about CO was that I didn't have to worry about copperheads. Rattlers don't worry me as much since they usually start making noise. The copperheads just blend in and stay quiet until it's too late...
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ReplyDeleteI am no fan of snakes of any kind, thanks for the reminder.
Bill, I assume you are far enough south that you also have to worry about water moccasins. Thankfully it is too cold here for them...
DeleteWith the weather hitting the mid-80's this week, it's about time. Just for the record, I hate snakes.
ReplyDeleteMark, I'm not exactly a big fan of 'em either...
DeleteI thought this same thing walking the banks on Friday. The weather was in the 80's and turtles were sunning themselves all over. With all the dead leaves it would be nearly impossible to spot a copperhead unless it was moving. I paid way more attention to the sides of the trail than I normally would.
ReplyDeleteYou are a wise man! I've stepped over/around so many copperheads that I didn't see until I was way too close that I STARE at the ground ahead of me in the warm months. Too bad as I'm sure the scenery is probably nice on occasion...
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