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drail · February 22, 2013, 05:55 PM

I lived in the desert of New Mexico years ago and we used to go out hiking and actually try to find snakes. Never saw one. The only thing you need to be aware of in snake country is to never put your foot down down in any place you cannot see clearly. Most people who get bit by snakes were stepping over a rock or stumor log where they couldn't see what was behind it and ended up "surprising" a snake that may have been sleeping in the shade. When surprised they will strike. Just make a lot of noise and don't place your foot where you can't see clearly what may be down there. Most snakes will avoid people if they are alerted to your presence. I now live in another state that has many venomous snakes and the same cautions apply. Just pay attention.

February 22, 2013, 05:55 PM	#4
drail Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 3,150	I lived in the desert of New Mexico years ago and we used to go out hiking and actually try to find snakes. Never saw one. The only thing you need to be aware of in snake country is to never put your foot down down in any place you cannot see clearly. Most people who get bit by snakes were stepping over a rock or stumor log where they couldn't see what was behind it and ended up "surprising" a snake that may have been sleeping in the shade. When surprised they will strike. Just make a lot of noise and don't place your foot where you can't see clearly what may be down there. Most snakes will avoid people if they are alerted to your presence. I now live in another state that has many venomous snakes and the same cautions apply. Just pay attention.