I was backpacking on Saturday and saw a snake stretched across the trail. I believe it was a copperhead, based on the coloring and pattern. I watched from a safe distance as it slowly slithered off the trail and into the forest. I then continued walking.altr

Edit: I've been informed it was a milksnake, not a copperhead. Dull wildlife encounter achieved.

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[–] [S] 6 points 5 months ago

Dang, that's a bummer, but I totally get making sure your dog was safe! Where I was hiking is in the territory for timber rattlesnakes and copperheads, so I was doing my best to be vigilant while huffing and puffing along the trail. I thankfully saw this one well ahead of stepping on it and getting bitten. That certainly would have put a damper on the fun

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