This large Diamondback Rattlesnake was resting in the left "lane" of the Neverending Road, near the Spencer Branch trail intersection. Though their bite is dangerous, they mind their own business and won't hurt anyone if they're not bothered. The problem is detecting them. I would not have even seen it if someone hadn't stopped me before I blasted obliviously past. I stopped and passed the animal slowly on the other side of the road with my bike between me and the snake. He extended up and toward me slightly, but didn't strike or rattle. This is the first and only rattler I've ever seen while on the trail, and I thought it was worth a picture.

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