True. I have seen a few there. They are amazing creatures. Thank you for your comment.

Yes. Mainly along the Uwharrie trail. In the main part of Uwharrie, off road vehicles have trails and there are a few roads that cut thru it as well. I think a lot of snakes get run over crossing over and sunbathing on the roads, including rattlesnakes. That area is where most of the hunters visit and most of the hunters think the only good snake is a dead snake, so that isn't good for them there. The Birkhead Wilderness area is the Northernmost part of the trail and no vehicles (even bicycles) are allowed. You sound like the type of person that would not harm them, and I appreciate that. Good luck finding them.

You may actually have them near you and not realize it. I didn't know that they were where I grew up (near Thomasville) until my cousin was bulldozing a new driveway and dug up a bunch of baby rattlesnakes. We had seen copperheads every once in a while, but, until then, no rattlesnakes. Their camouflage works so well, that they are almost impossible to spot.

I agree. I will give them a nudge, with a long stick, but otherwise leave them alone. Thank you for the comment.