Yeah, my problem was I was concentrating so hard on being quiet, watching the GRUNTs playing OPFOR, and sneaking up close to them that I wasn't paying attention to what was right in front of me. And I mean right in front of me. My spotter stopped me and pointed and there was a rattler right there with his rattle going crazy. We backed off PDQ and found another approach to the OPFOR.
Knowing what snakes like to do and their habits plus what they look for for hiding spots can help you not get bitten in the long run. Most people get bit by snakes when they do not pay attention to the snakes in their area and where they like to hide.