Snake encounter, that was closer than I’d like.
In my region, we've got timber rattlesnake, copperhead, cottonmouth and one or two others. Rarely seen on the MUPs and lighter trails where I ride, thankfully. Haven't had an encounter yet.
Lived along the western U.S. coastal ranges for decades, back when. Plenty of poisonous snakes in those spots, particularly in "the hills." Plenty of distance running and cycling, though other than once when I was growing up I can't recall having had an on-trail encounter.
Neat critters. Am very happy they seem to keep away from me.
Counting my lucky stars, I am.