61. Rattlesnakes Unless, of course, you're mistaking every snake you see for a rattler. Harmlessgopher snakes, for example, are quite abundant in a wide range of habitats http://www.pages-yourfavorite.com/bigsantaanita/rattlesnakes.htm

Main Page About BSAC Chantry Flat History ... Relevant Links Big Santa Anita Canyon Rattlesnakes Most of us will never feel comfortable with the thought that rattlesnakes are a part of the canyon experience. Almost all of us can relate one experience we've had with these unwelcome neighbors. Both the owners of Cabin #1 and Lila Adams disturbed one in their outhouses. One cabin owner discovered one sleeping quietly under the broom in the corner of his cabin. This was after he had been there for the weekend. Some of us have seen one slither under our cabin. These vipers have bitten hikers and cabin owners and one child actually picked one up thinking he was picking up a harmless lizard. The Golden Retriever who belonged to the past owner of Cabin 26 was bitten on two different occasions in the same group of bushes along the trail. All of these events had happy endings but we all ask this question "What should I do when I encounter a snake and is there any antidote I can carry with me?" The only rattlesnake you'll run into in these mountains is the Southern Pacific Rattler, (

62. Timber Rattlesnake People often confuse the timber rattler with other snakes; among those that it iscommonly mistaken for are the Eastern milk snake, fox snake, Northern water http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/resources/wildnotes/pub375.html

Ohio Division of Wildlife Life History Notes Timber Rattlesnake Scientific Name: Crotalus horridus horridus For a printable PDF version of this document, click here . You must have the lates version of Acrobat Reader in order to view and print this document. It is available for free at www.adobe.com Publication 375 Introduction The timber rattlesnake is one of two rattle-snakes native to Ohio (the Eastern massasauga is the other one) and one of three poisonous snake species in the state. Although engendering fear in many, the timber rattler is considered a fairly docile, rather than aggressive animal. It will bite and its venom is harmful; however, it only attacks or behaves aggressively when provoked. Further, the opportunities for encountering the timber rattlesnake are few and far between. There are simply few timber rattlers in Ohio and most of them are found in southeast and south-central Ohio counties. Additionally, these snakes are very secretive in nature and difficult to locate. Encountering one in the wild would be a rare occurrence. Description The timber rattlesnake can be yellow, gray, brown, or black and frequently, but not always, have dark brown, rust, or black blotches (bands) across the back and down the sides. With brown or black phases, banding may not be readily apparent. Young are always cross banded in their yellow phase; however, the colors are more subdued. People often confuse the timber rattler with other snakes; among those that it is commonly mistaken for are the Eastern milk snake, fox snake, Northern water snake, and Eastern hognose snake.

63. Rattlesnakes Snakes In Arizona Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Rattlesnakes are the only snakes that are found in Arizona that can be lethal. wayto know if you have come across a rattlesnake is if you can see a rattler. http://phoenix.about.com/library/blsnakes.htm

zfp=-1 About Phoenix, AZ Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Phoenix, AZ with Judy Hedding Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS A to Z Site Index Wildflower Gallery Card Shop: Free Arizona Postcards ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Slithering Around Town What You Need To Know About Rattlesnakes People love Arizona for the wide open spaces, the unique desert environment, the lush green golf courses and the seemingly endless hiking trails. Interestingly enough, these are the same places that you might find some of our more infamous local inhabitantsrattlesnakes. Are rattlesnakes dangerous? Rattlesnakes are the only snakes that are found in Arizona that can be lethal. About 150 people every year are bitten by rattlesnakes in Arizona. When do rattlesnakes come out? You are most likely to meet up with a rattlesnake on a summer evening after the sun has gone down, or during the warm days of the spring, winter and fall. How do I tell if a snake is a rattlesnake?

64. Rattlesnake! Two common snakes are easily confused; the harmless Gopher Snake and the dangerous snake,when frightened, will often try to imitate a rattler by hissing and http://www.whmentors.org/saf/snakes.html

c) 1994, Willis Lamm, TrailBlazer Magazine "RATTLESNAKE!" By Willis Lamm Western Diamondback (Courtesy N.P.S) Reprinted with permission of TrailBlazer Magazine for non-commercial use. Recent revisions to snake bite protocols are indicated in red. Over 8,000 people are bitten by poisonous snakes in the United States each year. On average, fewer than 10 snakebite deaths are reported. In fact more people die from wasp and bee stings than from snakebites. Nonetheless venomous snakes must be considered dangerous and even non-fatal bites can cause severe pain and long lasting tissue damage. There are four species of poisonous snakes in the United States. Three, the Copperhead, Water Moccasin and Rattlesnake, belong to a group known as pit vipers. They get this title due their highly specialized venom apparatus which include two long hinged fangs and a pair of extremely sensitive innervated pits which are located between their eyes and nostrils. These pits are "heat detectors" used for hunting which are so sensitive that blindfolded snakes have been able to accurately follow warm-blooded prey (e.g., rodents) from a distance of 6 feet! Rattlesnakes are equipped for both day and night vision. They give birth to living, poisonous young. There are many varieties in the U.S., the most predominant being:

65. Snakes - Stories, Facts, Myths - Story-Lovers SOS Story Lists They usually get pretty big and aren't afraid of a copperhead or rattler. Keepa cat to keep away the rats rats draw snakes to the barn or smokehouse. http://www.story-lovers.com/listssnakestories.html

SNAKES - STORIES, FACTS, MYTHS, GENERAL INFO STORY-LOVERS SOS: SEARCHING OUT STORIES from Fairy Tales, Folklore, Fables, Nursery Rhymes, Myths, Legends, Bible and Classics To add to the lists below, please e-mail bubbul@vom.com SNAKES - STORIES, FACTS, MYTHS, GENERAL INFORMATION (excerpts from posts) 1) Short and funny http://www.delta-9.com/net47/myth/snake.html The Adventures of Shakey Snake http://www.webtownis.bc.ca/shakey/introduction.html 3) Stories about Snakes: Grimm's Fairy Tales http://www.familymanagement.com/literacy/grimms/grimms80.html http://home.gwi.net/~dnb/gallery/snake/snake_stories.htm 5) Snake stories and facts http://members.tripod.com/~wildlifehaven/snake.htm http://www.indigenouspeople.org/natlit/snake.htm 7) Grandpa Tucker's Sammy Snake Adventures http://www.night.net/tucker/menu-stories-sam.html-ssi 8) Urban Legends and Folklore: A Snake in the Store http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/blsnakestore.htm

66. American International Rattlesnake Museum - Albuquerque, New Mexico There are some odd snakes, including a big albino rattler, and somewith striped markings when they should have diamond markings. http://www.rattlesnakes.com/reviews/abqmonthly.html

A Word With Bob Myers, Snake Man Albuquerque Monthly Magazine November 1995 Photo: Chris Grinnell Bob Myers is an extremely normal, extremely polite man who just happens to have an odd profession. He collects snakes. Many kinds, mostly rattlesnakes. Myers’ American International Rattlesnake Museum, tucked away into a corner shop in Old Town, is the kind of place where people who are afraid of snakes should not enter. Myers owns dozens of rattlers, all alive (except for one rare rattler lovingly preserved in a jar), all expertly displayed. This is a serious museum, with the snakes’ genus, species, origins and histories carefully labeled on each tank. There are some odd snakes, including a big albino rattler, and some with striped markings when they should have diamond markings. By the way, Myers wants to dispel a few rattlesnake myths: Their bites hurt like crazy, and require anti-venom treatment to kill the symptoms, but rarely kill. If a dog is bitten on the snout by a rattler, the dog is likely to live, although its nose will swell up like a watermelon. Someday, Myers hopes to construct a bigger rattlesnake museum. "There are plans in the works," he says. "That’s all I can say right now."

67. Northern Pacific Rattlesnake | Animal Facts | Chaffee Zoological Gardens Of Fres The Order is divided into Suborder Sauria (lizards) and Suborder Serpentes, the snakes. thissnake should not be confused with the Mojave rattler (C. scutulatus http://www.chaffeezoo.org/animals/northernPacificRattler.html

Northern Pacific Rattlesnake CLASS: Reptilia ORDER: Squamata SUBORDER: Serpentes FAMILY: Crotalidae [Some authors use Family: Viperidae, Subfamily: Crotalinae.] Crotalus viridis oreganus CLASSIFICATION: Squamata means "having (- ata ) scales ( squama (L))" and includes both lizards and snakes. The Order is divided into Suborder Sauria (lizards) and Suborder Serpentes, the snakes. Crotalidae comes from the Latin ( crotalum ) through the Greek krotalon , meaning "rattle." Viridis is Latin for "green" and, of course, oreganus refers to the location of the Type Specimen. The Prairie subspecies ( C. v. viridis ) has a distinctly green cast, as do some of the specimens in the Mojave Desert, hence the local name "Mojave Green." Most Mojave Pacific rattlers are not green and this snake should not be confused with the Mojave Rattler ( C. scutulatus

68. Snakes his big rattler off turner river road. To find an eastern diamond back rattlesnakethat big now a days is almost impossible. The most common snakes that you http://www.aaof.com/08.00.htm

Snakes By: Glenn Wilsey, Sr. If you come to the everglades looking for snakes, move slowly and look hard. Well I do hope you enjoyed my story this month. Remember NATURE RULES! Thanks for checking out our award winning web site. (Gatorman) (Glenn W. Wilsey Sr.) PS. If you are a teacher or a student and you want permission to use my stories just e-mail me and I will give permission thanks. *This story or any part of it can not be used or reproduced with out written permission of the author!

69. Rattlesnakes In The Chattooga Watershed In the spring when the snakes emerge from the den or in the fall when they onto oneof these areas it gives a false impression of the overall rattler densities http://www.chattoogariver.org/Articles/2000SF/Rattlesnakes.htm

The Canebrake rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus atricaudatus occurs in the lowlands and prefers wetter locations. Summer/Fall 2000 Director's Page Rattlesnaks in the Watershed Commercial Logging and Fire Don't Pick the Wildflowers ... Watershed Spotlight The Chattooga River area has one species of rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus, the timber rattlesnake. Many researchers divide this one species into a number of subspecies or races. Two of these races occur in our area; the timber rattler, Crotalus horridus horridus, and the canebrake rattler, Crotalus horridus atricaudatus. The timber is an upland form found in drier, more rocky habitats, while the canebrake occurs in the lowlands and prefers wetter locations. Both races have the same pattern: dark chevron markings on a lighter background color. The canebrake most often has a gray or pinkish background color, a rust colored stripe down the middle of its back and a dark line from the eye to the angle of the jaw. The timber usually has a yellow or straw colored background, an unmarked head, and the mid-dorsal stripe is usually faint or absent. Timbers are sometimes solid black or very dark in color; this is called the black phase. When one has a bright yellow background color, it is called the yellow phase. The timber rattler is aptly named, for it has a definite preference for forested areas. Although credited with living in just about every habitat in the eastern United States, the most commonly listed habitat is oak lands. This should be expected since oak forests support the greatest quantity of animal life, especially mammals.

70. May 2002 - Ohio Reptiles - Poisonous Snakes their large size, timber rattlers are the most dangerous snakes in northeastern Combined,they provide an excellent description of the rattler's stalking pose. http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/publications/reptiles/poisonoussnakes.htm

Enter Search Term: BACK TO OHIO REPTILES NONPOISONOUS SNAKES 1. Head usually oval, but may be somewhat triangular. 2. Pupils round. 3. No pits-only nostrils present. 4. Divided scales on underside of tail 5. Although many snakes vibrate their tail when upset, nonpoisonous snakes never have rattles POISONOUS SNAKES 1. Head distinctly triangular. 2. Pupils elliptical. 3. Pits as well as nostrils present. 4. Undivided scales on underside of tail. 5. Except for the copperhead, tail ends in a rattle. Ohio has only three species of poisonous snakes, two of which have rattles at the end of the tail. The third species is the copperhead. Although many believe the water moccasin occurs in Ohio, it actually ranges no farther north than the Dismal Swamp in southeastern Virginia. Water moccasins are not native to Ohio. An average of 5 to 15 people die of snakebites annually in the United States. Considerably more people are killed by lightning. REPTILE PHOTO INDEX LIZARDS Broad-headed skink Fence lizard, northern

71. Marin IJ - Sighting Of Rattler Startling, But Not Unusual Wednesday's rattler was not the first to visit the Michie house on Cypress Drive aspokesman for the Marin Humane Society, said the poisonous snakes are common http://www.marinij.com/news/stories/news2002397.shtml

72. Florida Venomous Snakes 1 A fieldguide to the venomous snakes of Florida.Category Science Biology Reptilia snakes Venomous snakes...... In fact, they are one of the more sedate, even placid, poisonous snakes. EasternDiamondback Rattlesnake, Diamondback, Rattlesnake, rattler. http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/fl-guide/venomsnk.htm

Florida Museum of Natural History’s Guide to Florida’s Venomous Snakes Although 45 species of snakes are found in Florida, only the 6 listed here are poisonous and a danger to humans—see Checklist of Florida Amphibians and Reptiles . The remaining 39 species (and 41 subspecies) are harmless and should be protected for the beneficial role they play in natural ecosytems, eating insects, rodents, rabbits, and other small prey. If you are interested in all of our snakes, then you should visit our 'Online Guide to the Snakes of Florida' A word of caution is warranted here. If you find a snake and you do not know whether or not it is poisonous, the safest thing to do is leave it alone. Florida snakes are not aggressive and, unless they are cornered, most will flee when humans approach. Occasionally, you might encounter one that is reluctant to leave because it is basking in the sun to get warm. Among snakebite victims, an unacceptably high number are bitten on the hands and arms when they are handling the snake. Do not catch a snake and do not handle one unless you are sure it is not poisonous.

73. VenomousReptiles.org Articles My husband had a confrontation with a rattler last summer in our barn, just underbale We also have run up on a number of black snakes, most close to this same http://www.venomousreptiles.org/articles/94

VenomousReptiles.org Home Venomous Reptiles on the Net Welcome Anonymous Register a Nickname! or Login! Home Community Articles Speakout Strays Survey ... My Profile Resources Calendar Classifieds Links Venom Chart ... Photo Album Site About the SHHS Website Team Link Search Articles Home Add Article Articles by Category Captive Care Conservation Field Notes Humor Legal / Ethics News Product Reviews Snake Bite Watching out for Timbers from James Van Dyke on January 15, 2002 View comments about this article! A few years back I when I was in high school, I was really into fishing. Before I could drive, I'd drag my dad around looking for new places to fish, even in sub-freezing temperatures. I'm from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, so there were plenty of bass ponds and trout streams to choose from. There's one in particular that I remember. Way out in the George Washington National Forest, there is a native trout stream called Ramsey's Draft. Most of the year it's only a trickle and the trout are rarely longer than 10 inches ( good for flies!

74. Scary Squirrel World - Ground Squirrels, Puppets And Snakes while large snakes are faster and deliver more venom than small ones. Obviously itwould pay a squirrel to know if it was dealing with a big warm rattler or a http://www.scarysquirrel.org/plush/plush3.html

scary squirrel world Scary Squirrel World UNDERSTANDING RATTLERS: A SQUIRREL'S VIEW First appeared: The Davis Enterprise, October 20, 1996. Most folks who live around Davis probably don't have a very high opinion of ground squirrels. If they aren't digging holes in farmers' fields, then they're running out into traffic. But the ground squirrel deserves more respect. Consider this: would you kick sand in a rattlesnake's face? For two decades, Professor Donald Owings and his colleagues of the Department of Psychology at UC, Davis have been studying the eternal battle between the California ground squirrel and one of its arch enemies, the northern Pacific rattlesnake. Rattlesnakes love baby ground squirrels. A hungry rattler may lurk around a squirrel colony for days, checking out burrows for succulent little pups. The adult squirrels, who are skilled at dodging fangs and, in some regions, are partially immune to snake venom, fiercely defend their burrows and pups. A ground squirrel will approach and harass a snake by kicking sand in its face, and may sometimes even attack and bite it. The snake responds with its famous warning: it rattles. If the squirrel continues to harass, then the snake may strike. Researchers wondered why the squirrels so often persisted in something as provocative as sand-kicking. It looked almost as if they were deliberately trying to induce rattling. Why? Rattlesnakes vary in how dangerous they are, as previous work by Mathew Rowe and Don Owings has shown. Warm snakes strike faster, and with greater accuracy than cold snakes, while large snakes are faster and deliver more venom than small ones. Obviously it would pay a squirrel to know if it was dealing with a big warm rattler or a chilled-out wimp. The problem for the squirrel is that it often runs into a rattlesnake in thick vegetation or worse, a dark burrow, where it can barely see the snake let alone take its temperature. The trick is to persuade the enemy to reveal how big and how warm it is. Rowe and Owings recently showed that the secret's in the rattle.

75. Jack Hubley Meanwhile, the sun went behind the clouds, cooling the air just enough to encouragemore snakes to come topside. We'd no sooner returned our rattler than Jase http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/polycomm/pressrel/hubley/hubley0802b.htm

Site Navigation Snakes alive! // Catch-and-release isn't just for fishermen anymore Jack Hubley Sunday News Lancaster http://www.lancnews.com Jason Gehman and his two buddies had just finished processing a timber rattlesnake one day last month (measuring and sexing, not making snake sausage and nuggets) when they spotted a man pumping up the trail on his mountain bike. "I didn't like the looks of him, for some reason," Jase told me. Too Rambo. Climbing aboard their own bikes, the guys moved a quarter-mile up the trail and managed to locate another rattler. They'd just finished giving the snake a physical when the shots rang out. "I knew exactly what it was," says Jase. He jumped on his bike, but by the time he arrived at the scene, the shooter was gone. A yellow-phase timber rattler wearing five fresh bullet holes was draped over a log about 20 feet off the trail. "She was a goner, but she was still ready to fight," he says. He laid the dying snake on the trail so Rambo couldn't miss it when he headed out of the woods. Meanwhile, the three snake hunters took a closer look around the area and managed to find another rattler by the time the man came zipping back down the trail. "He So what is it with us mighty hunters? How come we can't wait for fall so we can hunt squirrels, grouse, rabbits, pheasants, turkeys, deer and bear, then scream about somebody shooting rattlesnakes? If you don't hunt, if you're not close to the land, that probably sounds like a logical question to you.

76. Camping FAQ There are two subspecies of rattlesnake found at high elevations theBlack rattler and Blacktailed rattler. snakes should be left alone. http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/scrd/rec/camping/camping_faq.htm

USDA Forest Service Coronado National Forest Santa Catalina Ranger District Tucson, Arizona, USA Home Campground Table [ Camping FAQ ] Group Site Table Molino Peppersauce Peppersauce Campground Group Site ... Spencer Camping Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the maximum size of rig that the campgrounds will accommodate? We suggest that only rigs 22 feet or less try to camp in the Forest Service campgrounds in the Santa Catalina Ranger District. These campgrounds were constructed before large rigs with slideouts were commonplace. As funds allow, campgrounds are being upgraded and, when possible, sites are enlarged to accommodate the larger rigs. 2. What is considered a vehicle? For camping purposes, a pickup or car and the trailer it tows are considered one vehicle. Likewise, a motohome and towed car are considered one vehicle. When utilizing a campground on the Catalina Highway operated by the Forest Service, the main vehicle must display a Catalina Mountain Pass. If the towed car is driven on the mountain and utilizes any of the facilities other than the campground, it must also display a Catalina Mountain Pass. A Catalina Mountain Pass is not required when driving directly to a concessionaire-run campground. However, if you utilize any other facilities on the Catalina Highway, you must display a Catalina Mountain Pass. 3. How long can I stay?

77. Rattlesnakes, SNAKES,rattle Snakes The Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake is the largest of all venomous snakesin the United States. Often called the Black Snapper or Swamp rattler. http://www.pestproducts.com/rattlesnakes.htm

Pest Control Pests Products Items ... www.kill-fireants.com Snakes Rattlesnakes Over 20 different species of rattlesnakes are recognized in the United States. Some seldom reach a length of 2 feet and a few reach over 7 feet. All possess a rattle at the end of the tail. A facial pit is located between the eye and nostril. Crotalus have small scales on top of the head and Sistrurus, the Pigmy Rattlesnakes , possess large scales on top of the head. The eyes are small, the pupils are elliptical. All bites from rattlesnakes are dangerous, the Mojave Rattlesnake appears to have the most toxic venom among the rattlesnakes in the United States. Poisonous Snake Index Rattlesnake Index Venomous Snake Pictures Snake Repellent ... Western Diamond Back Rattlesnake Black -Tailed Rattlesnake Crotalus m. molossus The Black-Tailed Rattlesnake is large and bold. The venom of this snake appears to be highly toxic. Considered dangerous to man. Average length 3 feet, maximum length 5 feet. Canebrake Rattlesnake Crotalus h. atricaudatus

78. BrandyDesigns Eastern Diamondback Rattler Sign It is one of the largest snakes in North America. Some snakes will let you approachwithout making a sound, others will rattle from 2030 feet away. http://www.brandydesigns.com/Welcome_Signs/Eastern_Diamondback_Rattler/eastern_d

The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Sign Price: $39 Select Wording for Your Sign Snake Room Welcome We Accept: or Check The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adameaneus) lives in the coastal lowlands, ranging from Southeast North Carolina to eastern Louisiana, and throughout Florida. It is one of the largest snakes in North America. They are primarily solitary, and most active in the evening or early morning. Some snakes will let you approach without making a sound, others will rattle from 20-30 feet away. The adults have no natural enemies. Although it may bite, this snake is extremely benficial to man, since it preys on small mammals, many of which are pests to man. This unique sign from BrandyDesigns would look great outside your snake room, or it could be made as a “Welcome” sign for your home. To view entire Reptile Collection: To contact us: var site="s12brandydesigns" Home Products Collections More Info About Us Mailboxes Dachshunds Order Info ... Patriotic

79. Don't Step On Snakes | The Newsbulletin | September 18, 2002 an experienced snake handler, wrangled a prairie rattler out of the way of the entranceto the Ecology Group building at Technical Area 21. No snakes or humans http://www.lanl.gov/orgs/pa/newsbulletin/2002/09/18/text04.shtml

Newsbulletin Home High upper 60s Low upper 40s Current Fire Danger Rating: New on today's Bulletin Board LabVIEW courses coming to Los Alamos in October Wednesday, September 18, 2002 This prairie rattlesnake was sunning itself under the badge reader of Building 210 at Technical Area 21, home of Ecology (RRES-ECO). The startled snake struck at the pant leg of a Lab staff member when the staff member tried to use the building's badge reader. The snake was captured and set free elsewhere. No humans or reptiles were injured during the encounter. Photo by Phil Noll, RRES-ECO Don't step on snakes Autumn's cool evenings and warm days could result in an upswing in snake encounters at the Laboratory in the coming weeks. After weathering relatively cool evenings, the cold-blooded creatures are seeking warmth during the day, and this could mean snakes are hanging around on warm asphalt parking lots, sidewalks or other open areas of the Laboratory, said David Keller of Ecology (RRES-ECO). Sunning snakes could be a common sight throughout the Pajarito Plateau until the first frost, when snakes typically seek burrows or deep crevices to undergo torpor, a period of inactivity that keeps snakes dormant during the cold-weather months. If startled, a sunning snake might take on a defensive posture or try to escape. If the startled snake happens to be a rattler, the snake may rattle and try to strike, said Keller. If left alone, the snake most likely will flee.

80. Ratter Research -- KayakGeorgianBay.com a rattler bite, the venom is poisonous and it's effects require prompt medical attention.Chris and his team members use extra caution when trapping snakes for http://www.vianet.ca/~catchsun/articles/rattlersearch.html

Rattlesnakes: Trapping and Handling by Adrienne Montgomerie In the 10 years (since 1988) he's been studying Canada's only pit viper, Chris Parent has lost count of the number of times he's trapped a rattler. Chris supervises the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake research team in Killbear Provincial Park , on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay. He and his team collect a variety of data in order to evaluate and track the health of the population. Massasauga rattlers exist in only four areas in Canada, all of them are around the Bay, two on it's very shores. The largest of these areas encompasses the entire eastern shore of the Bay. Most people are squeamish when it comes to reptiles. Add poisonous venom to the mixture and just about anyone will take a step back. While it's unlikely you'll die from a rattler bite, the venom is poisonous and it's effects require prompt medical attention . Chris and his team members use extra caution when trapping snakes for their research, for the snakes' protection and their own. Team members wear protective gloves and footwear, and never get closer to the snake than they would in hitting a golf ball. In fact some researchers have improvised "snake hooks" from old golf clubs. The equipment used for trapping and handling is by no means specialised. A long clear tube, dress-maker's tape measure, zip-lock bags, a couple of syringes, and a scale not unlike those used to weigh fish, make up the tool kit.

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