Spending summer months in the great outdoors often means dealing with rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes roam across several states, from coastal to mountain ranges. Many western states are afflicted by this poisonous creature include California, Arizona, Texas and New Mexico. In California alone, 800 residents are bitten each year and about two end up dying from their ...
In far West Texas Rattlesnakes are a common factor along with the rocks and cacti. One of the most used terms for Mothers is to tell their children as they go out to play is watch out for a “rattler”. Rattlesnakes in West Texas sort of hibernate in the winter months if it is cold ...
Missouri has 44 species and subspecies of snakes, and of these 85% fall into the “harmless” category. That is to say, they are not venomous. In fact, Missouri only has five species of venomous snakes, all of which belong to the family of snakes known as “pit vipers” due to the heat-sensitive pits above their ...
Growing up as a resident in rural a desert community can provide a great deal of excitement. There may not be a great many places to go, the shopping centers don’t even come close to the malls of Los Angeles and New York City, however, there are a great many aspects of nature to discover. ...
According to the Humane Society of the United States, there are about 250 species and subspecies of snakes in the U.S. Just four types are venomous: copperhead, coral snake, water moccasin and rattlesnake. All rattlesnakes are pit vipers, which means they can detect heat from other animals. If a rattler was blindfolded, it would still ...
Whether because you need to cut down on a snake problem or because you enjoy the meat, hunting rattlesnakes is a unique way to spend a Saturday afternoon. They are generally more difficult to hunt than larger game, and can be more satisfying because rattlesnakes are genuine dangers to human beings. If you live in ...
Venomous snakes receive a much worse rap than they deserve. Contrary to what Hollywood would have us believe, venomous snakes are not going to hunt us down and try and kill us. Venomous snakes are actually quite particular in what they choose to strike. It takes a venomous snake about one week to replenish its ...
The scenic landscapes, award-winning state parks, and, of course, the beautiful Smoky Mountains in the east are some of the many reasons travelers are drawn to Tennessee. A Tennessee vacation is perfect for almost anyone; from family campers looking for some light hiking and fishing to outdoor enthusiasts seeking that next big adventure. However, an ...
Some interesting facts about the rattlesnake: A rattlesnake never attacks unprovoked and would rather avoid contact than engage with it. However, when threatened, they attack and never surrender. Just what is the Jack flag? The Jack Flag has a rattlesnake superimposed across the American flag, oftentimes accompanied with the logo, “Don’t Tread On Me“. In ...
Welcome to my article about poisonous snakes in Texas, which tells which live there and hopefully how to avoid them. Texas is a huge state with a wide variety of snakes and other wildlife. The correct term would actually be venomous snakes of Texas but since most people say poisonous, that is what I went ...