taddison4x

HI every one! We have decided to camp at Mustang Island. If we camp in the primitive area, are there snakes or scorpions around there? Someone had mentioned snakes about St. Joseph's Island ( I don't even know where that is) but it got me thinking about the snakes on Mustang.
Also, we have 15" tent stakes. Is that good enough to hold the tent in the sand or do we need bigger?

Thanks for all your help

MissionCamper

The park folks say there are snakes on the island, but in the grassy areas.

I've not seen any during either of our two trips to Mustang or our one trip to Padre Island National Seashore.

taddison4x

Snakes as in rattle snakes? YIKES!

Do you think our 15" tent stakes will be OK to hold the tent? Is it really windy there like sand will be in everything?

We are really excited about the trip. I hope this is a good choice of where to camp

Any other tips would be appreciated.

copuswalker

I am sure 15" stakes should be fine. Especially if they are the wider. Sand should be quite hard.
Snakes are there. We have encountered them in the water at night on One occasion. Keep in mind they really do not want to waste venom on something they can't eat. Unless you are really small :eek:
A little common sense is all it takes. I live outside and have never been bit...

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taddison4x

Thanks for your post. When you say you have encountered them in the water, do you mean the ocean? I didn't think they would go into salt water.

Have you ever seen them on the beach during the day? I would use caution but I have heard stories of them coiling up under a chaise lounge chair, getting in a sleeping bag, etc.

Would be be better off camping where there are more people? What about if we camped at a regular camp ground, are they also known to be there too?

Sorry for so many questions but I am not used to even have to think about snakes and their behaviors.

copuswalker

Yes, We were crabbing one night and we saw a 3' snake. In all honesty it wanted away from us as much as us from it.
We were camping at Galveston State Park one time and there was a snake in the restroom. So more people does not mean fewer snakes? When I first moved to Texas I was afraid to walk outside. I heard all these stories about snakes hiding under the front door, Hanging from rooftops... I do a lot of hiking and have seen many snakes and have never seen an aggresive snake yet. If you are careful in the dunes you should have no problem.
I will say you run a higher risk of danger being surrounded by people

I am willing to bet you will not encounter a snake at all.. Go for it and have a good time.

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