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 […]
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Crotalus atrox, more commonly referred to as western diamondback rattlesnakes, are called the largest rattlesnakes in North America. They measure anywhere from 3 to 7 feet (0.9 to 2.1 meters) long, but only weigh 1 to 2 pounds (0.4 to 0.9 kilograms). Their famous rattles are made up of keratin (the same material found in […]
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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 […]
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Whether it’s because you need to kill a snake problem, or because you enjoy the meat, hunting rattlesnakes is a unique way to spend a Saturday afternoon. In general, hunting is more difficult than larger hunting, and all the more so because the rattles are real dangers to man. If you live in an area […]
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Some interesting facts about the rattlesnake: Credula never attempted to attack him and preferred to avoid contact rather than fight with him. But when they were threatened, they invaded and did not surrender. Like what is Jack’s flag? The Jack Flag has the clappers superimposed across the American Flag, often with the “Don’t Tread On […]
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Last weekend we were visiting friends who had just come back to the desert for the winter from their summer home in Minnesota. The man went out to the garage to get something and came hurriedly back into the studio apartment where we were sorting garden seeds. He said, “I hear a hissing sound, and […]
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 […]
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Rattlesnake meat is the sweetest treat on the planet. However, there are many people who still doubt the safety of eating meat. It is certainly understandable why someone would be concerned about eating a creature that has the ability to kill us with deadly poison. The truth is that there is no danger from the […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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