Q: Not all snakes are dangerous. However, it is a good rule of thumb to avoid any snakes you encounter in the wild. Certain signals can tell you whether the snake in question is particularly dangerous. Pay attention to the snake's position. A coiled snake is likely getting ready to strike. If you encounter a rattlesnake, back away slowly. If the snake is coiled and audibly rattling, it is getting ready to strike. Be aware that a snake can strike from any position. It can strike the furthest distance from a coiled position, but it can also attack from a stretched out position. There is no foolproof way to tell if the snake you encounter is venomous. It's a good idea to assume that it is and move along. Venomous snakes do carry some common traits that are good indicators that they are poisonous. Poisonous snakes in the United States are almost all pit vipers. Pit vipers have heat-seeking pits on their snouts that help them to locate prey. Many poisonous snakes have triangular heads. The water moccasin, rattlesnake, and copperhead all have pointed heads and are venomous. The water moccasin is also known as a cottonmouth and is found in many southern waterways. Its venom can cause muscle and tissue damage. The coral snake is the exception to many rules and is the most venomous snake in the US. It has a rounded head, rounded pupils, and is more brightly colored than other snakes. Hikers and fishermen frequently encounter rattlesnakes. These snakes live in all parts of the continental United States. They are particular common in the Southwest. You can identify a rattlesnake by looking for the distinct, noise-making scales at the end of its tale. Be aware that not all rattlesnakes will actively be rattling. They are still dangerous. Rattlesnakes are strong swimmers. Be on the lookout for them if you are fishing in a stream, lake, or river. The rattlesnake has hollow, retractable fangs. These fangs appear when the snake strikes and can inject large amounts of venom in their victim. The best thing to do when you encounter a snake is to walk away and let it be. However, sometimes you may feel that you absolutely need to get rid of the snake. Make sure to keep safety as your top priority. If you find a snake in your yard, you might worry about it biting your children or pets. To send it on its way, spray it gently with a garden hose. Stand a good distance away while you spray. If you find a snake in your house, try to isolate it in one room. If you're sure it is not dangerous, you can set a glue trap to catch the snake, and then set it free. Call animal control. Each city has experts that can come help you deal with the snake who is invading your space.
A: Observe the snake's posture. Recognize poisonous snakes. Stay away from rattlesnakes. Get rid of a snake.

Q: Pour 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat to make a simple syrup. Stir the mixture as it boils, and keep cooking until the sugar dissolves into the water. It should take about three minutes. Remove the mixture from heat and allow it to cool completely. If you don't want to make your own syrup, it's available for purchase wherever liquor is sold; just look for the section where mixers are stocked. Or you can just mix a cup of sugar and a cup of water; the drink won't be as smooth, but it will taste still taste good. Pour the syrup into a large bowl and mix it with fresh lime and lemon juice. Jamaican punch typically contains strawberry syrup, lending this cocktail a bright fruity flavor and classic red hue. In place of strawberry syrup, you can use cherry syrup or another flavor that's red in appearance. Mix in the Jamaican white rum (or spiced rum, if you'd prefer). Add more or less rum according to your preference. Start by adding five cups of water, then give the mixture a taste. You can drink it as is or add the last cup of water to dilute it a bit. Either way is acceptable. This type of punch is not normally served in a large punch bowl, but instead in individual cocktail glasses. Garnish the punch with a pineapple ring or a cherry.
A: Bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a boil. Mix the syrup and juices. Add the strawberry syrup. Add the rum. Mix in the water. Serve the punch plain or over ice.

Q: To ensure that you don't lose a large amount of money while betting on a horse race, decide in advance how much you are willing to spend. Think about what type of bets you would like to place and how much risk you are willing to take. Note that the minimum bet is $2 USD for the most basic wager. Go to the betting window and tell the clerk the number of the race you're betting on. Tell them how much you are betting, the type of wager, and the number of the horse as it is listed in the program. Be sure to check your betting ticket before leaving the window to correct any mistakes that might be on it. Automatic tellers are also available at some racetracks. Horse betting can be done online through sites that use advance deposit wagering. Read the rules and regulations of a site and register to be able to place a bet. Look for a site that offers free video streaming of the horse races, and doesn't demand a sign-up fee or wagering fees for each bet. A straight win wager is the simplest bet to place at the racetrack. Choose 1 horse and bet on it winning first place. The odds of winning a "win" wager are average. " Place a bet on your horse "placing" (i.e., either winning or coming in second), which will increase your odds of winning. The payout will be less, but the risk of losing is also smaller. To make the bet even safer, bet on your horse "showing," which means you will get a payout if it comes in first, second, or third. If you're feeling confident, place an "across the board" bet, which is essentially 3 bets in 1. It is usually 3 times more expensive than "win," "place," or "show" bets because you're betting on your horse winning all the first 3 places. If your horse wins, you get the money from all 3 bets. Unlike "straight" wagers, "exotic" wagers involve multiple horses and very specific situations. These bets are often 3 or 4 times more expensive than simple bets and have lower odds, but hold the potential for a larger payout if you win. Choose your bet carefully and only go through with it if you have enough cash to handle a likely loss. Some examples of "exotic" bets are: A "quinella" bet, where your horses must finish first and second, in any order. This is the simplest "exotic" bet to place. An "exacta" bet, where your horses must finish first and second in the specific order you choose. A "trifecta" bet, where your horses must win first, second, and third place in the specific order you choose. A "daily double" bet, where your horses must win two consecutive races on the same day. This varies in risk given the number of horses you bet on. A "pick 3" race, where your horses must win three consecutive races on the same day. This is essentially a "daily double" plus another race.
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Set a betting budget. Place your bet at the betting window if you are at a racetrack. Place a bet online if you want to bet from home. Make a straight "win" wager. Bet on your horse "placing" or "showing. Place an "across the board" bet. Make an exotic wager.