Running for My Life
By DianneN
@DianneN (246838)
United States
March 2, 2018 10:43am CST
On my way home from my 10 mile walk on this beautiful Friday morning, I suddenly had a huge spurt of energy.
Why, may you wonder when I was dragging myself home?
I saw a huge black garden snake, about 4 feet long, slither out from under a flowering bush into the road just a few steps away!
After screaming like a wild woman, I ran all the way home without stopping. I'm terrified of snakes and never realized I was such a fast runner.
Now, I'm going to shower and have a manicure/pedicure with my sister-in-law. I believe it will soothe my rattled nerves.
~Photo of our pool and Intercostal reflecting last month's moon~
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@kobesbuddy (74569)
• East Tawas, Michigan
2 Mar 18
Oh my gosh, this was definitely frightening! I am even frightened of gardener snakes that are suppose to be harmless or even helpful. I don't care how many mosquitoes they eat, I still am deathly afraid of anything that slithers on its belly
Now you're a runner and didn't even realize it before! 
Now you're a runner and didn't even realize it before! 4 people like this
@kobesbuddy (74569)
• East Tawas, Michigan
2 Mar 18
@DianneN We saw a small snake crossing the road, this past fall. Kobe went to grab it and that snake lifted its head, to strike! I screamed and Kobe left it alone:( They scare the heck out of me!
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@writereditor (32)
• Chicago, Illinois
3 Mar 18
Yikes! I would have run all the way home as well! I saw a little bitty garder snake recently and screamed then ran. It probably was only about 6 inches long - I can't imagine what I would have done is I saw one 4 feet long! Beautiful picture by the way. Thanks for sharing it.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
3 Mar 18
Now that's a great motivation to run fast! 
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
3 Mar 18
@DianneN I don't run anymore. I've stopped a long time ago.
I don't run anymore. I've stopped a long time ago.1 person likes this
@DianneN (246838)
• United States
3 Mar 18
@toniganzon It's bad for the knees and sags the face. Walking and swimming laps are my favorites. Who the heck wants a face hanging down to your bad knees?
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
2 Mar 18
Dianne it does not matter what blooming colour it was it was a snake. Blimey I would have run miles ahead of you! What a horrible shock. What a beautiful photo, Think nice things now!
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
2 Mar 18
@DianneN Yes I bet blimey what a start to the day! I hate them horrible things they are! As long as you are ok thats ok! 
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
2 Mar 18
@garymarsh6 I'm fine now, hours later.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
3 Mar 18
I wouldnt have screamed than ran.. i wouldve screamed while running lol
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and then come back with my camera. 
I don´t like snake.
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
2 Mar 18
So you had it in you after all. All you needed was a little encouragement, but 4 ft is more than a little.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
3 Mar 18
@DianneN Quite an experience! Was this the first time you ran into a snake down there?
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
3 Mar 18
@1hopefulman No, unfortunately. I saw one like it five years ago while I was in the pool during a week our condo was being gutted. We came down to pick out floor tiles, granite, appliances, etc. My husband pointed it out. I literally flew out of the pool and didn't return for three months. Don't ask me about the spider I saw at the pool.
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@LeaPea2417 (36442)
• Toccoa, Georgia
2 Mar 18
I would have run just like you did because I too am deathly afraid of any kind of snakes!
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
2 Mar 18
That is an amazing photo!
Ugh! I don't blame you. I hate snakes as well. Happily all we have here is those little "garter" snakes.
I think I'd have done the same or worse
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