2 and 1/2 foot Copperhead

[Oklahoma Lightning]

I think we on the farm are so use to being outside and getting things done, we don't always protect ourselves from nature.
We put the turkeys and chickens up every night because of coons.
We were a little late doing it and I just tossed on sandals and grabbed my broom. For some unknown reasons, turkeys herd better with a broom.
We got the turkeys and chickens put up ad it was dark. I had my broom and my husband broom in my hands and I was playing around using them like walking sticks. When I got past the travel trailer and near the house trailer, I just toss the broom handle out in front of me. Not closes and something strike at the broom handle. I jumped three foot over the snake and starting screaming. as I run up the steps.
Husband was at the shed and came t see what was going on. His light was weak and he wanted mine. I may not be the brightness light in the county but there was no way I was moving. So,I tossed it to him and run in the trailer and put the dead bolt on.
Yes, I know snakes can't open doors but I didn't even know I done it.
So, I will be wearing boots in evening from now on.
A friend says this is the most dangerness time of the year for them.
Why I don't know.
I might take a coon on in hand to hand combat but I really really freak out over snakes.

 

[Cara]

I don't know why, but the last week in July is the worst for Diamondbacks here. We've have three dogs and several horses bitten during this particular week of the year.

 

[NGT ANGL]

ohhh...I have goosebumps just from reading your post. Glad that you weren't bitten.

 

[Oklahoma Lightning]

I don't know why but every one says the same thing so people please be careful,please.
I know it was a wake call for me because the grand kids play until dark sometimes.

 

[Oklahoma Lightning]

Yes, I am glad I wasn't btten, too I can't take the anti stuff