> Its > cohort was about 50' away waiting in a bush as I jogged past, > thankfully out > of reach (I hope) of striking. That's a good question...what is the striking distance? I was pondering that as my legs shook under me, trying to decide whether to turn around or try to slink by. He was about 4 feet off the trail. I decided to slink by...:) I am just thankful Lancer (dog) decided to totally ignore him...guess that snake breaking worked! Chelby:) ____________________________________________________________ Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching Arizona's Geocaching Resource http://www.azgeocaching.com