What Snakes Really Fear
Does limestone deter snakes?
———- from Theresa Kalber of Cape Coral, FL
Only those snakes who are claustrophobic. Many a snakes worst nightmare is to be trapped underground in a limestone cave with no colored lights illuminating the stalactites and the comforting voice of a guide droning on with a memorized speech. Contrary to popular belief, most snakes enjoy open spaces or great heights. Window washers on skyscrapers often report seeing snakes slithering up the sides of tall buildings, headed for the roof, where they sunbathe. For kicks they’ll dangle as much of them as they dare off the edge, just to cop a “rush”, to use hippy lingo.
Only those snakes who are claustrophobic. Many a snakes worst nightmare is to be trapped underground in a limestone cave with no colored lights illuminating the stalactites and the comforting voice of a guide droning on with a memorized speech. Contrary to popular belief, most snakes enjoy open spaces or great heights. Window washers on skyscrapers often report seeing snakes slithering up the sides of tall buildings, headed for the roof, where they sunbathe. For kicks they’ll dangle as much of them as they dare off the edge, just to cop a “rush”, to use hippy lingo. 