How to Avoid Snakes

Do you have that fear of snakes that causes you to sweat, scream, stop breathing, or even cry at the sight of one?

If you are an avid snake-hater, this article is perfect to keep you safe from snakes as much as possible

Steps

1. When hiking, don't go barefoot or wear sandals. Wear sturdy hiking boots and long pants.

2. When going outside, avoid tall grass. If you are in a situation where you can not in fact avoid tall grass, keep your eyes peeled for snakes and make sure your presence is known.

3.Avoid places that are more likely to have snakes. Do some research ahead of time and see what types of snakes are common in your area, what they look like, and where they are most likely to be.

4.Many snakes can climb trees and often like to move around from tree to tree using the branches. Try to avoid heavily wooded areas. If you can not, then wear a hat.

5.Walking with sure steps can decrease your chances of getting bitten. Snakes respond to the vibrations they feel along the ground, and so will be able to feel you coming and hide. Remember,snakes are just as afraid of you as you are of them, if not more so. They do not actively try to hunt humans. Rather, they will try to stay away. 

6.Always look around. Being aware of your surroundings. Look down where you are walking so that you don't accidentally step on a snake.

7.Stay away from large rocks, and any type of object that may create a home for snakes 

8. Be sure to not take too long getting into your car, if it is parked outdoors, because snakes like to go underneath cars to stay protected from the open air and still have contact with the warm asphalt. If you are standing there, the snake may see your feet and confuse them with a rat, and then you would have a snake biting your feet.

9.If you live in a rural community or don't have a car, and you have to walk from place to place ,do so with a fast pace. When you are walking on the sidewalk, make sure you stay in the middle of the sidewalk.

10.Be sure to seal any cracks around your house that may allow for snakes or other nasty critters to crawl in.

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