It's common knowledge here in the Southwest to be on the lookout for snakes, especially rattlesnakes, in the summertime. But try telling that to a brash Home Inspector intent on seeing what that siding looks like behind those bushes. If you have ever surprised a rattlesnake you likely remember the encounter clearly. Time stops....adrenaline rushes through your body you could leap right out of your shoes. The sound of that rattle is enough to chase off cattle, predators, the toughest of cowboys, and well..Home Inspectors.
Luckily in my case, this agitated fellow I happened upon had a dilemma of his own. It seems as he was making his way out of the desert Sun into the cool shade he got entangled in a roll of chicken wire. While this had prevented him from taking a shot at my size 9's it also meant certain death for him without a little assistance. Now I know snakes sometime get a bad rap but I could not let the poor fella die in an undignified manner like that so I thought I should intervene. So...as my hand trembled, I slowly reached towards the snake's business end....then...as I was about to grab him..SMACK! It hit me...A thought that is...What the heck was I thinking?? Had the summer sun gone to my head? I backed out of the bushes and brushed the heebiejeebies off my body.
I realized that moment that I was meant for the inspection profession and I should let the fire department do what they're good at. So, if you one day happen across a Home Inspector who seems to be doing a very thorough job, that would be me...watching my every step!
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