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Originally Posted by toeser
Black racers are fine, but I don't like a venomous snake that's faster than me.
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Rattlesnakes are NOT faster than a human being. They can't eat humans so they leave them alone. Rattlesnake bites on humans usually occur when a person accidentally steps on one. They blend in easily with grass. Andon cold mornings they curl up to conserve heat and get stepped on. From that curled-up position, they will lunge out if disturbed. Snakes make every POSSIBLE effort to avoid humans. I was once fishing and standing in about 3 feet of water in Florida. I had on shorts and a water moccasin swam by within inches of my bare leg. It just kept on swimming and could care less about me. Florida is FILLED with animals, so if you live here long enough, you will encounter many, Sometimes up close.