[BethS]

Hi Everyone! I live on the oldest side of the Villages, I don't like snakes, but as some have said in this post, they are very good for our environment. I have seen big black racers and yes they are very afraid of people, actually they will rear up and stand like a cobra in defense but I have never seen one attack anyone or anything. Then we have the Florida brown snake, very small, the adult is usually about 9 inches, and they have a bit of orange on them, they are non-poisonous and like to sun themselves on rocks in my garden. Sometimes they are so camouflaged that I don't see them. I just go about my business and try not to think about it. They are just plain scary. The water moccasin will defend itself so if you see one, walk away, or for you guys, you could be like my husband, scream like a woman and run like heck!!! Hope this info helps!!! ;D