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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: N. Phoenix AZ USA
Posts: 28,977
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Get a bit walking stick, and use it. Thump the ground every step or two. They can feel the vibration further away than they feel your steps and that gives them time to get ready. They do NOT like to be surprised and can/will strike quicker when surprised.
As well the walking stick can be used to defend yourself but frankly if you see one, or any snake for that matter, take the stick and walk your rear end away from the area. BTW, there there is one there are usually others, so simply backing up with out looking is not a good idea.
Tall boots are a VERY good idea. When you are recovering in the hospital (if you make it that far) you will ask yourself why you did not buy the boots...
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