With all due respect, you guys are absolutely insane. I'm not talking about the "wild and crazy guy" good insane, but the "a few bricks short of a solid foundation" insane.

My biggest fear in the world is a snake, no matter the type. Call me a sissy or what you will but I'd rather slam my hand in a car door for 3hrs straight than see a 10" black snake 40yrds away. I've jimped from an airplane over 40 times and done my share of stupid things most would find not too bright, but snakes are my one tabu.

I've seen 7 or 8 so far this year out riding in Umstead Park here in Cary, NC and there wasn't once I though "wow, neat". Sadly I have actually toned down my riding frequency a bit because of it. Anyone got a good "cure" to snake fears? And don't say go play with one either!