Thanks Bruce, that was a good read right after lunch
One of the reasons I love CA.....none of those evil little critters here. I get chigger bites every time i go back to western VA to visit wife's family....also contracted lymes disease once in NY from a deer tick (not too far from Lyme CT). its impossible for someone like me to stay confined to roads and trails, just doesnt happen.
I'll take my rattlers anyday.....at least they let you know when you're getting close.
