Quote Originally Posted by irrealised View Post
Oh my, I should not have opened this thread! I just moved to MO, and snakes are definitely one of the reasons I haven't ventured out on the trails yet... eek! Do you see them often?
No, no. I think it's because this part of the trail has had no maintenance. I was the trespasser here. We did see a few in May for the Pedlar's Jamboree, but they were the harmless King Snakes. I usually see babies and Garter snakes if any. I've ridden many many miles on the Katy, and last Sat. was pretty unusual for creatures. If it's any comfort, they are anxious to get out of my way. Well, except for that Copperhead, and that's the first time I've seen a Copperhead that wasn't in a zoo in 54 years. Mo all my life. Just don't assume it's a stick. I'm serious about that one.