[pct-l] Rattlesnake Hat Creek Rim

[Danny Wormington]

My wife (Jollylopper) Pat and I were hiking the Hat Creek Rim.  I was in 
the lead, early morning, and racing ahead taking long deliberate steps.  
Over the rise there was a rattlesnake, a very large one, coiled in the 
middle of the trail.  He gave ample warning and drew  back his head 
menacingly.  I tried to stop but my momentum carried me forward three or 
four steps, so that by the time I actually stopped I was well within 
range of the snake's  bite.  The snake, however, was very polite and, 
though it continued to act aggressive,  it allowed me to retreat and 
even take pictures when I was a safe distance away.  We gave the trail 
to the snake who seemed content to just lay there and soak up the heat, 
and tramped around through the brush.

Danny

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