If you accidentally step on a snake while sprinting, could/would the snake successfully bite you in the time it takes for you to sprint past it?

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BlueVeins · 22-25

Given the reaction times a snake would require to save itself from eagles or hawks, it seems almost inconcievable that the snake wouldn't be capable of biting you in time, at least if it saw you coming.

Eternity · 26-30, M

@BlueVeins i feel like if it saw me coming it would move out of the way...at least I hope. I don't think snakes pick fights with humans.

I'm more worried about accidentally stepping on one. There's a good bit of snakes out where I sprint at

BlueVeins · 22-25

@Eternity I think you're correct, but it's not inconcievable that the snake could feel trapped for some reason, or possibly lay low to try and avoid detection.

BlueVeins · 22-25

@Eternity also, snakes don't see well so it might not have time to escape.