[pct-l] Fear

[jomike at cot.net (JoAnn M. Michael)]

Being a section hiker my fears are of varying degrees of the thru-hikers and/or just plain different.

Please do not laugh or tease me...I am terrified of snakes. So much so I am seriously considering skipping some of Section A. I have hiked from Lake Morena to Scissors Crossing. I need to do from Scissors to Barrel Springs (I've done from there to Warner Springs). I am unable to listen to stories of snakes and can just barely view them.  To think of meeting a big one on the trail all but makes me sick to my stomach...I got it bad.  BTW, my fear has nothing to do with being poisonous or not; it is completely neurotic (psychotic??). 

Now my question, I made it through the above areas without seeing one. What do you guys think are my changes for the portion remaining? Is there an area through Section A where they are more prevalent than another? If so, where? I know no one can guarantee me anything. No horror stories please. I'll just need to delete and miss the essence of your post.  And, I hike a lone. 

Thanks ahead of time for any feedback.

JoAnn