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28/1/2017 at 11:44pm
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I think to calm things down a bit, we need to realise that most snakes will do all they can to stay away from where humans are, especially the Adder which is the only poisonous snake in the Uk.
That also applies to camping, although its not a bad idea to check your sleeping bag for any kind of wildlife before turning in.
I did find a mouse many years ago who took a fancy to the padding in my sleeping bag.
Its always best to store food in coolbox or sealed container, as most animals will smell food that is left out a mile away.
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28/1/2017 at 11:55pm
Location: County Kildare Irel Outfit: Tents
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In over 40 years of camping and sleeping out the only thing I have woken up to was a mouse sitting on my sleeping bag and staring at me. That was in Culra bothy. I have seen a lot of Adders and grass snakes in that time but only in the summer and usually on rocky hillsides.We did have a lot of butterflies in the tent the last time we were in France. Does that count?
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29/1/2017 at 12:42am
Location: Preston Outfit: None
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Have a feeling this post would have been better in the jokes section. Its starting to feel a bit surreal.
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29/1/2017 at 1:01pm
Location: London Outfit: Vango Kalu Hypercamp Eldorado
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I once came back to my tent after a day out and heard significant rustling and heavy movement within the fully zipped tent.
Cautiously opened the tent to find a smalll child, about 18m - 2 ransacking my stuff.
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29/1/2017 at 1:02pm
Location: Derby Outfit: See sig
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I'm quite impressed the OP managed to stay calm and quietly place the snake outside. I'm not afraid of snakes in general but waking up to one in my sleeping bag might result in the entire campsite being woken up..
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30/1/2017 at 11:29am
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Twinkling fairy lights and bunting are guaranteed to frighten off the most fiercest of wildlife...it will be several miles away, as the crow flies!
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