Snapshot Report post Posted December 9, 2008 Have I ever told you guys how much I hate rattlesnakes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted December 9, 2008 I really do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 9, 2008 I got a nice spider bite on the first November hunt... The scab is STILL there and it is sensitive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desert ranger Report post Posted December 9, 2008 I'm a park ranger in central Arizona. I'm "out" meaning in the desert mountains most days and have been since I was a boy growing up in Tucson in the 50's. I've seen rattlesnakes EVERY month of the year. This includes February in the Rincons with patches of snow on the ground! Having said that; most rattlesnake enounters occur when temperatures are in the high 70's and above. In other words, rattlesnakes are most active in warmer weather. As I tell our winter vistors; rattlesnake activity is temperature not seasonally driven. Keep in mind that most bites are to males between the ages of 16-30 who are on a substance (usually alcohol) and think that playing with snakes is a macho pastime. So as mature, rationale beings, just exercise good judgment and enjoy your hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted December 9, 2008 This seems to be a good opportunity to post a link to that rattlesnake video that some of you have already seen. I had to move away from the camera when he started heading toward me! http://www.coueswhitetail.com/video_clips/rattlesnake_1.wmv Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
