snakes

Cottonmouth Snake - This is identical to the snake who came from underneath my country cottage in Arkansas! Scary, isn't he! He is a highly venemous snake and if bitten, people are rushed to the hospital for anti-venom serum. They are an aggressive snake is that they do not back down and run away as most non-venemous snakes do.
United States
August 17, 2007 5:20pm CST
I encountered a poisonous snake yesterday next to my water barrel. I was dipping water and noticed it - 8 inches from my feet! It went into a nearby wood pile and I called my neighbor. She came with a sharp hoe and eventually between her efforts and my Laborador dog who found it, she killed it while it was coiled to strike. We discovered it is a Cottonmouth - and the rare occurrence of coming up so high on land instead of being near the tree brush and roots of the river below. Has anyone been terrified of snakes? I went to the internet and located valuable information about the ones here in Arkansas. I have great respect for them and now, much knowledge and lots more understanding. I still fear them a little, but not as much as before. Please share your stories with me. Sunny Waters
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quanxingcai
@quanxingcai (2)
• China
18 Sep 07
I fear snakes too,they are terrible.I never close to them.
tinamwhite
@tinamwhite (3252)
• United States
18 Aug 07
I am so glad that you were able to see this snake before walking on top of it, my dear friend... There are many types of snakes who are native to Northwestern Arkansas....living in the country as you do, calls for the type of knowledge that you have gained... Carry that big stick with you when walking around out there....I know that Shawna and Dora are keeping their eyes on you constantly to provide protection to you.. Be safe, my friend.