Rattlesnake Shakes



There is a living, breathing, deadly rattlesnake sunbathing on the rustic trail we're hiking in the Lake Guntersville State Park in Alabama. Mom sees it just after we've stomped over it, narrowly escaping death, you might say.  The stunning creature seems like another rock blended into the scenery as its snaky body stretches out as Jezebel's pet on the steamy trail. We are too scared to go on but have no choice but to tiptoe gingerly through the maze of mountain nature that's been tornado torn. I'm not exaggerating when I say the wildlife here is breathtaking.  The trails are a mess so that we get lost and are so tired and parched, we don't notice the sweat that soaks our clothes in a stink that would make a skunk jealous. 

But then, there is a cave of  cool air made to be swallowed like ice water. It's a moment of respite where we bask on rocks that've never seen sunlight.  The cave is air conditioned by God and we're thankful for the chance to refuel before we keep on truckin'.



Location: Lake Guntersville State Park, Lake Guntersville Park Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976, USA

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