A few weeks ago, I posted something about [almost dying]. In that piece, I wrote about how many times I’ve almost died. Well, a few days ago, I had a run-in with a Rattle Snake.
I was picking up some equipment on a job site. The day was hot and sunny, and this snake was sleeping underneath a metal sign. I placed my hand on the sign and then paused. That particular area is known for Rattle Snakes, and my gut was telling me to be cautious. I picked the sign up about ten inches, seen the snake, and then dropped it back where it was. I grabbed a long wooden stake and used it to flip the sign completely over.
The snake was extremely agitated and wanted nothing else but to bite me. As I circled and snapped and a few pictures, the snake circled with me and prepared to strike. I replaced the sign and drove away, leaving the Rattle Snake right where I found it.
I’ll be returning to that area this week to pick up all of our equipment. Well, everything except for one sign!
Joseph Shanklin
August 3, 2020
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Yikes! That sounds terrifying.
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It made me take a step back for sure! A quick step back! 🙂
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The snake may not be there when you return…
Glad the snake never got a bite of you 🙂
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I’m thinking 50/50 on the snake still being there. Thank you, Holly!
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EEK! A lucky escape!
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Yes, thank you!
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Oh my! Close one!
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The closest I’ve ever been to a rattle snake.
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Wow! That was scary – glad you didn’t get bit.
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I was closer than I should have been. 🙂
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