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…and a friendly reminder…

Warm weather means more people will be getting outdoors and into some great Summer activities like hiking, swimming, skiing, and fishing. If you’ve not been able to get out much over the past few months – now is your chance to get your body moving and healthy.

BUT, please keep in mind that it is also “snake season.”

This guy (I’m guessing here!), is a Northern Water Snake and resides in my lake in North Carolina – and he has a few other relatives living here as well. This snake is NOT poisonous – but some in the water are so be careful – particularly in lakes, ponds, and in some shallow river areas. The Northern Water Snake certainly resembles a Copperhead – which is poisonous – but you won’t find many Copperheads who like water.

I wrote a post on the web site about some other snake run-ins which might prove of interest to those venturing out to “the wilds” of the country this Summer. I try to keep a sense of humor about snakes since I know for the one I saw, there were five others I didn’t.

No reason for paranoia – just be safe and use common sense – particularly if you are visiting an area that is not familiar to you. If you aren’t sure about what snakes live where – ask someone who does know – before you go…

I’m also going to encourage you yet again to get some of this Neem-based spray – it is also available as a gel. This stuff DOES repel chiggers and it works just as well on ticks. I don’t leave the house without it in warm weather and if I DO happen to forget – the chiggers remind me fast enough.

Be safe – and have fun this Memorial Day Weekend!

Great for outdoor living safety.

This solar-powered light has an extra spotlight that can be aimed in any direction, since it rotates 360 degrees and can be moved up or down.

Pathlight With Flexi Spotlight