You run into an agitated Western Diamondback Rattlesnake who's coiled and threatening to strike. We gave it sufficient space to calm down, then went on our merry way.
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Saturday with Wils
Hill west of LDR-A Dr. K had to host an orientation session for new League of Women Voters members this morning so it was Willow and me on t...
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The sound of the rattle is ominous. Great videos.
Geez. I don't think I would have stuck around long enough to film it! How close did you get?
We were about twenty feet away, Jasmine--a fairly safe distance. Rattlers can strike about twice their body length. This one was probably about five feet long.
Wow! I've seen rattlesnakes fairly close before, but I've never seen one rattle like that! Amazing. And I'm glad Becca took your advice and stayed away!
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