That’s a funny story. I could see it happening here in TN, and I’ve heard that it does sometimes in the VERY rural areas.
You said:
“30 seconds before we looked at each other, didn’t say a word to each other, but we both literally ran out the door at the same time”
That’s what my sister and I do when we’re scouting for a new church for our families. But it doesn’t take snakes. All it takes is an insipid Contemporary “Christian” song and/or an ultra-rowdy Amen Corner. (When you hear “boy howdy” being shouted, it’s time to leave.)
and banjos being played...