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Whenever I leave my home, I am very cautious. I constantly look at the ground. I stay on the driveway and sidewalks. I do not travel through the grass unless it is absolutely necessary. I will go out of my way to stay on paved walkways. People may think I am a little bit crazy, but I know there are slithering creatures around.

The one place I am always very nervous about is the garage. There are many nook and crannies in which flexible animals can find their way into. I do not like surprises, and I do not want the “joy” of having an acrobatic critter leap out at me. I try to spend as little time as possible in the garage. If I need something from the car, I will get into the car and close the door. I do not want any company while I am on my mission.

Today, I was still only half awake even though it was after 1 p.m. I went to the kitchen to make some tea. My mom asks if I had been on Facebook. I said, “Yes, but only to check for messages.” My mom then thrusts into my face a photo she took on her phone of a rattlesnake! The rattlesnake got caught in a mouse trap. The snake was still alive, and it was in our GARAGE! Well, ladies and gentleman, my heart nearly leaped out of my chest. Now, I no longer desired a cup or tea. I needed to go to bed to allow my adrenal glands to calm down and my fight or flight hormones in my body to degrade.