One day long ago, I was using my push mower to cut my fairly high grass. I saw something move, and just ahead of me there was a good-sized garter snake. Well, I told myself this was the time to face my fear and touch it. Not pick it up - touch it! I bent over and slowly moved my finger toward the sunning snake. At about 6 inches away, my arm would not move anymore and my hand started to shake uncontrollably. It immediately stopped when I withdrew my arm ðĪŠððĪŠð