Rattlesnakes Rattlesnake PreventionWhat should I do if I encounter a rattlesnake?Leave it alone. Most bites occur when individuals or dogs provoke the rattlesnake or if you try to capture or kill it. Rattlesnakes only bite or attack in self-defense, so the best way to avoid being bitten is...
Biting is not the first resort for rattlesnakes. Their defense actually starts with rattling. Rattling is a loud warning that the serpent is unhappy with your presence in its vicinity. Rattling is the snake’s way of tacitly telling the intruder to retreat from its territory. The snake has...
Hardy, widespread, and diverse, the many known species of rat snakes can vary in size and overall appearance. But just how big do rat snakes get, and how quickly do they grow? Read on to learn more. We’ll also take a look at the largest rat snake ever recorded, as well as where...
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Wonderingwhy do dogs lick you? Dogs licking their humans is a sign of affection. Just like cats (gasp!), dogs lick to groom themselves and each other. So, either they consider you one of their pack or you just gave them a treat and they can smell the crumbs on you. ...
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A bit of Oregon is in Mountain, around Burns and Ontario by the Idaho border. Makes some sense. I’d rather be in the state of Jefferson, actually. Idaho is a bit nuts lately. I prefer home-grown nuts. FWIW, the major of Sandy Oregon (near Mount Hood) is trying to raise an upris...
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You've probably heard a number of myths concerning snakebites and the proper treatment for them. Since rattlesnake bites can be fatal, the treatment is very important. The best possible response to a rattlesnake bite is to get to the...
A rattlesnake bite in a remote area can be fatal, and some areas have populations of dangerous carnivores like bear, cougar, or wolves. In the southern U.S., alligators may be found in small farm ponds, and dangerous spiders, scorpions, or other hazards should be considered as possible haz...