I was at the orchard tonight checking the trees and the rain gauge. I decided to check the Black Walnut and Pecans I planted at the back of the property. I was wading thru the grass when I looked down and found my foot right next to a 5 foot rattlesnake! I jumped into the air (while screaming like a little girl) and ran to the dirt road. I went back with a stick to make sure and it was definitely a rattlesnake.

I want to know why the little f***er didnt rattle. Dont we have some sort of agreement about that. He didnt even rattle when I poked him with the stick. Anyway, no more flip flops at the land. Boots only. I was wearing big rubber boots today, thank god. I am very proud I didnt soil myself. HA!

Whoops. I meant to post this in "Oh, For Goddness Sssssnakes!"

Rattlers aren't always in the mood to rattle. Sometimes it's too cool in the morning or they're just sunning themselves waiting to warm up. And I'd be willing to bet that snakes have to sleep just like anything does!

EEK!! I would NOT have gone back with just a stick! You did good!!!