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I wear Merrell Hilltop low and mid, best all around shoe for me. I have soaked them in creeks and snow, they dry quickly and wear slowly.

In Virginia it's a very dry summer so animals are seeking food and water in wider ranges. All summer I have seen them in places I seldom see them. On four day hikes I observed the same thing as you,...

all true, it's what hollywood thinks appalachia is about.

that's what I take, have for years, zero side affects.

that is correct. eastern db lives along the coast in more southern regions. all the pics I have seen in this thread are the timber rattler and most are fully grown. definitely best left alone but not...

exactly...

I know this man, he is far from irresponsible.

you are a wise man, my friend! you will do well on your thru hike. your mind is right :)
(Timmi)

Trail Name: Apollyon
Direction: Nobo
Start Date app. April 15
Approach Trail: undecided

lmao! :)
it is in the mountains of sw Va and WV