57" rattlesnake
#17
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 23
RE: 57" rattlesnake
You know guys-although they pack a bad punch, as long as you don't provoke them, they are essentially harmless. Most of these venomous snakes can be approached to extremely close distances without endangering yourself at all. In my experience (I work with snakes), I have never seen one strike that wasn't warranted to do so (i.e. from our prodding). I'm not saying you should interact with all venomous snakes, but there is really no immediate danger to yourself when you encounter them. Enjoy them from a distance, and you will find the to be another rewarding animal from the forest...
#19
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Houston, Tx
Posts: 457
RE: 57" rattlesnake
ORIGINAL: B Ott
Enjoy them from a distance, and you will find the to be another rewarding animal from the forest...
Enjoy them from a distance, and you will find the to be another rewarding animal from the forest...
#20
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Posts: 213
RE: 57" rattlesnake
ORIGINAL: Davoh
Yeah buddy, you go on thinkin that.... I mean while will be running the other direction.
ORIGINAL: B Ott
Enjoy them from a distance, and you will find the to be another rewarding animal from the forest...
Enjoy them from a distance, and you will find the to be another rewarding animal from the forest...
BTW, not all rattlers give you a warning! We were used to the ones in North Central KS, and western NE that give you plenty of warning. We moved to SE Kansas and found out that they didn't buzz around there. You could walk right next to them and not know they were there until you got tagged.