Re: RC: snakes!!

[Howard4567@aol.com]

I hate snakes.  Only good snake is a dead one.  Worst thing here in FL is 
moccasins.  Atleast a rattler makes some noise before it gets ya.  Damn 
moccasins don't rattle and, from what I hear, are even more deadly in the 
venom department.

My horse was grazing the other day alongside a water hole, taking a break 
from our long ride.  I looked down to see him about ready to take a bite out 
of some grass just above a water mocc who was waiting for him.  I pulled back 
on the reins and got our butts out of there quicker than a redneck running 
from a Jessie Jackson convention.

I really believe most horses don't see them.  Snakes usually freeze up and 
play dead.  lack of motion protects them.  Otherwise they slither away if 
they sense you coming. Vibrations scare snakes off.  Another reason I like to 
make a lot of noise.  Wanna hear me sing?  It's a horrible, scarey sound that 
might even get Angie to relocate her camping spot, if she were in earshot.  
If this kind of noise affects her, it will definitely get rid of the snakes.

There is no training for snakes.  Only training is for you, the rider, to 
keep your eye out.  don't count on your horse.  And I really think there's a 
good reason for the horse to spook from them, if they do see them.  Don't 
train your horse not to do this (I really doubt that you could if you wanted 
to).  Would you train him to go up to a bear or a cougar?  

cya,
Howard


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