The weather forecast says strong thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight, so we decided to stay here another night. Hontoon Island is a state park only accessable by boat. They run a little pontoon ferry back and forth to the mainland. It's powered by an electric outboard.
There's a "path" through the island to an old indian shell mound. We walked that direction, found the mound, and didn't get lost. Along the way, we came upon this snake. When we got back, we asked the park ranger what kind of snake it is. He called it a ground rattler but I think it's also called a pigmy rattler. Meaner than the big rattlers and the venom is more deadly. (Pam had to walk in front the rest of the way.)
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They say the snakes bite the last in line. The first gets their attention and then they strike the next person. Smart move Pam,,,stay in the front.Your little sister.
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