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Roads were made for journeys...
I tell myself even if that happens, if it's not poisonous, no need to panic. But who wants to get bitten!?
Has anyone ever had any problems with snakes or critters while running on trails? Just wondered as I almost stepped on a snake the other day. I heard it hissing behind me and realized I just missed it. It was only about 1.5" thick by probably 3' long, but that was big enough for me. I believe in this area we only have one type of poisonous snake, and this didn't look anything like it, but it still creeped me out.
I jumped over it.
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Sherpagirl
Beatin' on the Rock
The creatures I liked least while out running were the vultures when I lived in Orlando. Moose, bear, and coyotes that I've seen while running were all probably more dangerous, but the vultures all just line the trail on both sides and stare down at you with their beady little eyes just waiting for you to trip and fall...as you pass under them, all their heads turn in time with you and it's really disconcerting. I just shivered thinking about it, and I haven't run underneath the damn things at least 7 years.
I have seen many critters on my runs the one I haven't seen is a mountain lion. They make me nervous especially since I mostly run by myself in the middle of nowhere.