Mark Martin startled after almost stepping on 3-foot copperhead snake

Mark Martin startled after almost stepping on 3-foot copperhead snake

Published Jun. 11, 2016 9:56 a.m. ET

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2017 member Mark Martin is one tough hombre, a well-known fitness fanatic and a racer who always drover with a lot of determination and grit.

Martin's courage has never, ever come into question. 

But even the strongest man has to know his limitations.

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And many tough guys, including Martin, draw the line at snakes. Especially poisonous ones. 

And for the record, seeing a big copperhead at your house and then yelling is not a man-card violation. It's just common sense.

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