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[RC] [Guest] Snakes on Trail - Ridecamp GuestSheila Larsen Sheila_Larsen@xxxxxxx Ok, some might be a little odd because I really like snakes and am a herpotologist specializing in snakes. If you live in the land of rattlesnakes like I do, you do want to take precautions. If you are concerned about rattlesnake bites, then ride with splint boots, bell boots and boots behind. That should cover up most of the available places a snake would bite when you are out riding. But in general if you leave them alone they will leave you alone. I remember as a teenager, cantering right over the top of a rattlesnake coiled in the trail. Also remember that rattlesnakes are not fast movers so if they are crossing the trail they typically don't move quickly so give the time and a wide berth. Obviously some of this is just common sense. Snakes and poison oak are one of the reasons why I ride with a dressage whip. I can push both out of the way with it. Of course, I am just as likely to pick up the snake but a big gopher snake can give a could bite too. Hope this helps. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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