"A venturesome minority will always be eager to set off on their own, and no obstacles should be placed in their path; let them take risks, for godsake, let them get lost, sunburnt, stranded, drowned, eaten by bears, buried alive under avalanches - that is the right and privilege of any free American." ~ Edward Abbey







Wednesday, April 15, 2009

"Getting a buzz"

If you've never been "buzzed" then you don't know what your missing. If your an adrenaline aficionado, junky, or if your just looking to scratch something off your "bucket list" then you simply must experience a warning from the Great Eastern Diamond Back Rattlesnake. Now, I am not suggesting you harass, bother, molest, or disturb this fascinating nasty. First know, that they aren't hunting you, looking for trouble or even remotely interested in harming you... Unless you bother one. So, just a suggestion. DONT. They are fairly common in certain areas of Florida and a few other states, but alas they aren't very "cute or cuddly", thus many are killed without a care. Snake bite statistics tell us that most bites occur when someone is attempting to capture, harass, or kill one. Out of those individuals many have been drinking. Go figure!? So the next time you get a buzz...Don't get a buzz. Does that make any sense? Many times you will see them crossing a road...just let em be. They aren't hurting you and they are just looking to get their mouse on. So don't be hating on the the incredible Eastern Diamond Back; The largest North American pit viper. Wild huh? Woolly-YES...©