Living in Carlsbad, New Mexico involved frequent encounters with snakes, including dangerous species like the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. These snakes were responsible for the death of pets and instilled a profound sense of fear. During a bike ride in the year 2000, a rattlesnake coiled up on the road ahead while riding at nearly 30 mph. In that moment of realization, there was fear of an imminent collision and uncertainty about how to handle the situation, highlighting the vulnerability experienced when faced with such wildlife.
I don't take rattlesnakes lightly. I don't mess with them. And I definitely don't want to ride over one at 30 miles an hour.
As I got closer, I realized something that made my stomach drop - the snake saw me too. And it coiled.
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