Caught this guy today chilling out next to a popular bike path / sidewalk in Avalon Park today. Normally this would be no big deal but this is one big ass rattle snake (Eastern Diamondback to be exact).

That Bike Path he is on in the picture is about 6ft wide, which easily puts him in the 5 foot range. He had a heck of a rattler on him too, at least 15 Buttons (Please forgive me for not getting closer to get a more exact count).

So — Remember folks, our new homes are their old homes. So respect these guys. Just keep an eye out when walking your dogs, running, or taking a gingerly stroll because they are out there…