I went hiking last weekend at my brother's place and came across this giant snake sunning itself right in the middle of the trail. I might never go back! 
Even big scary black snakes aren't actually dangerous. If they don't have a rattle they're probably fine. You are totally safe.
No this one was a rattler. I know that I am the one invading the snake's territory, and that snakes are just as afraid of people as people are of snakes. But I was still so frightened. Being bitten is my worst nightmare. 
Yeah, as a texan getting bitten by a rattlesnake must be pretty scary. Are you also scared of harmless snakes too?