Stomp on the ground a few paces as you walk into any questionable area. They'll feel it and will move along away from it. This has worked for me with snakes, and for skunks as well.
I carried a bear bell (more for the hogs though) in Florida and would loft and bounce the front wheel to make it ring, when I'd approach and ride by turf torn areas
Last edited by streetsurfer; 04-05-24 at 06:17 AM.