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Of the places that I have hiked it seems that Citico has more Rattlers and Copperheads than usual. Why would it be this way? Are some areas more conducive to certain snakes? This past weekend I was sure to see a Rattler and was watchfully attentive. My dog was ahead of me on the trail and passed by a trailside rattler without any warning from the snake. When I got right beside the snake it started to rattle and raised into a strike pose. It scared the absolute crap out me. Usually there is a couple of footsteps notice from the snake, but not this one. Maybe he just wanted to see me high step down the trail.
I am starting to think that Citico, Bald River, and Slickrock are just covered up with Rattlers and Copperheads. I also see a lot of black snakes and Garter snakes, but the viper-kings are more of a concern.
I might have to get some of those sweaty, hot snake chaps for this time of year.
Any one know why there seems to be more vipers here?
Graywolf
06-20-2010, 21:05
Of the places that I have hiked it seems that Citico has more Rattlers and Copperheads than usual. Why would it be this way? Are some areas more conducive to certain snakes? This past weekend I was sure to see a Rattler and was watchfully attentive. My dog was ahead of me on the trail and passed by a trailside rattler without any warning from the snake. When I got right beside the snake it started to rattle and raised into a strike pose. It scared the absolute crap out me. Usually there is a couple of footsteps notice from the snake, but not this one. Maybe he just wanted to see me high step down the trail.
I am starting to think that Citico, Bald River, and Slickrock are just covered up with Rattlers and Copperheads. I also see a lot of black snakes and Garter snakes, but the viper-kings are more of a concern.
I might have to get some of those sweaty, hot snake chaps for this time of year.
Any one know why there seems to be more vipers here?
Im not sure why, but if I go there Im taking a snake hook and camera.. Thats cool...Next time take a pic..
Tipi Walter
06-20-2010, 23:04
Of the places that I have hiked it seems that Citico has more Rattlers and Copperheads than usual. Why would it be this way? Are some areas more conducive to certain snakes? This past weekend I was sure to see a Rattler and was watchfully attentive. My dog was ahead of me on the trail and passed by a trailside rattler without any warning from the snake. When I got right beside the snake it started to rattle and raised into a strike pose. It scared the absolute crap out me. Usually there is a couple of footsteps notice from the snake, but not this one. Maybe he just wanted to see me high step down the trail.
I am starting to think that Citico, Bald River, and Slickrock are just covered up with Rattlers and Copperheads. I also see a lot of black snakes and Garter snakes, but the viper-kings are more of a concern.
I might have to get some of those sweaty, hot snake chaps for this time of year.
Any one know why there seems to be more vipers here?
I agree totally and can only suggest that eager backpackers avoid the Bald River area and the Citico/Slickrock completely.
You are a wise and intuitive man, Mr. Walter.
I agree totally and can only suggest that eager backpackers avoid the Bald River area and the Citico/Slickrock completely.
Reminds me of Brer Rabbit.:D