These poles look very similar to ski poles, except they're usually adjustable to adapt to the terrain. Trekking poles allow you to push tall grass and other brush out of your way, potentially scaring off any hidden snakes. As you hike, your pole hitting the ground and banging against rocks will also deter snakes. They can feel the vibrations in the ground, and will usually leave when they sense your approach. If you can't afford or otherwise acquire a trekking pole, a ski pole will do fine. Snakes tend to hide under stones, logs and in dense foliage. Trails cleared of clutter are less likely to attract snakes. Additionally, if you stick to well travelled trails, the frequent foot traffic will already keep snakes away. They have no desire to approach humans, and if they know people frequent a particular area, they'll tend to stay away from it. Snakes are cold-blooded, meaning they can't regulate their body temperature the way humans can. They have to expose themselves to sunlight to warm themselves up, and hide away from sunlight to cool down. Consequently, snakes tend to be more active in warmer weather. If you're really concerned about encountering a snake on a hike, consider planning your hike for the cooler weather of fall and winter.
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One-sentence summary -- Use trekking poles when hiking. Stay on cleared, popular trails. Choose the time of your hike carefully.

Q: You can use any type of blank DVD to create a video DVD, but you'll have the most success with DVDR discs on the widest range of players. If any auto-play windows open after you insert the DVD into your computer, close them before continuing. If your computer doesn't have a DVD tray (signified by the word "DVD" on or near the tray), you'll first have to buy and plug in a USB DVD tray. Make sure that you buy a version that fits your computer's USB slots, since modern Macs use USB-C slots rather than traditional USB slots. Burn is a free program that, among other things, allows you to burn MP4 files to DVD discs. To do this, go to http://burn-osx.sourceforge.net/Pages/English/home.html in your browser, click Download Burn in the lower-right side of the page, and then do the following: Open the Burn ZIP folder by double-clicking it. Click and drag the Burn app icon into the Applications folder. Double-click the Burn app icon. Verify the download if prompted. Click Spotlight {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/e\/ea\/Macspotlight.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/ea\/Macspotlight.png\/30px-Macspotlight.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":"30","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Mac icon.
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A: Put a blank DVD in your drive. Download and install Burn. Open Burn. Click the Video tab. Enter a DVD name. Click +. Select your MP4 file. Click Open. Click the file type drop-down box. Click DVD-Video. Click Convert if necessary. Click Burn. Follow any on-screen prompts.

Article: Harsh soaps can make dry skin worse. Try something like Dove, Cerave, or Cetaphil. Look for words like "For Sensitive Skin" and "Moisturizing." When you shower or bathe, it's best to stick with just lukewarm water. Hot water can dry out skin even more. You can use a physical exfoliant, such as a pumice stone or a foot file. Near the end of your shower or bath, gently scrape your feet with the file or pumice. You can also do it after your bath if you prefer. Another option is to use a liquid foot scrub that is designed to exfoliate. Rub it on in the shower and wash it off. Some people have had good luck with a foot soak of 1 part Listerine, 1 part vinegar, and 2 parts warm water. Soak your feet in it for 20 minutes. However, you'll likely still need to use a physical exfoliant. Apply a lotion after you bathe or shower. Showering and bathing can dry out your skin, but applying lotion locks in the moisture that showers leave behind. If you think your cuticles don't look pretty, try paying special attention to them when you're rubbing in moisturizer. Gently massage each edge of your cuticle with cream. If your regular lotions aren't cutting it, it's fine to use an oil-based lotion on your feet. You can also just use plain petroleum jelly. These types of creams are too heavy for places like your face, but they can help out severely dry areas like cracked heels. It's also helpful to put on cream when you go to bed. To keep it sealed in, try pulling socks on over the cream. Ingredients like aloe and palm oil can help with cracked skin.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use gentle soap in the shower. Keep it warm. Scrub off dead skin with an exfoliant. Seal in moisture. Try oil-based lotions. Put on cream at night.