Can we talk snakes?

Of all the subjects to talk about in my blogs I never thought that I would talk about snakes. Well, I am a country boy who still lives in the country and we have snakes. Mainly I see black snakes and chicken snakes but from time to time I see poisonous rattlesnakes and copperheads.

As I was mowing the grass this evening after work (7:30 pm) I ran upon a very large copperhead crawling across the front yard. I saw it right before (oops!) I ran over it. The event happened so quickly that all I could do or think about was to raise my feet up as high as I could. I will save you from any further details except for the fact that there is one less copperhead in this world.

It is against the law to kill rattlesnakes and copperheads so don't ask me if I have ever done such a thing, especially on a regular bases. My wife is a pet sitter so the snakes are not welcome in our yard but every now and then one shows up. Most of the time I am the one who spots them and will always tell Dale about it so she will be careful when outside walking the dogs.

I am reminded of that ole serpent the devil (d-evil) how he comes around uninvited and can be so dangerous. Sometimes he announces his presences like a rattlesnake but most of the time he is quiet like a copperhead and you never know he is there until you are right on top of him. In both cases he is to be respected for his danger and harm that he can cause.

I was told one time that most snake bite occur when someone is trying to kill a snake and secondly when someone steps on a snake not seeing it. Either way you are bit. When Satan shows up and is making a lot of noise like a rattler then it is best to keep your distance and continue to move away. I suggest that you turn and face Jesus. It will be the opposite direction in which you see Satan I assure you.

The times when you are right on top of the ole serpent before you know it, well, be very careful or you will get bit. Cry out to the only One who can take care of the problem, again, Jesus. He will know what to do every time.

Now I will have to pray, sing praise songs and read some bible before going to sleep tonight or guess what I will be thinking about?

Blessings,

Dwight