Rattlers out and about

[scout/sniper]

I don't see that a 50/50 chance is acceptable in the woods.  I'd kill it too.  In the end my life is more important to me than the snakes.

Really?
Rattlers are the ONLY venomous snakes that give a 50/50.
All others strike to kill everytime.
If you leave them alone you won't have to worry. They give plenty of warning.

[scout/sniper]

I really don't understand the need to kill our rattlesnakes.
We are very lucky that we have a very docile, forgiving deadly snake to deal with.
The Western Rattlesnake doesn't strike people unless it is defending itself. Why can't people just give them some space?
They aren't exactly considered dangerous like Western Diamondbacks, Timbers and Canebrakes so the ego thing is pretty pathetic.
Nearly all snakebites worldwide are caused because someone couldn't just leave the animal alone.
Just because it CAN kill you doesn't mean it WILL kill you, or even want to kill you.

[ctwiggs1]

Yes, really.  My life is more important than the snakes.

I'll always try to avoid them but if I'm nervous I'm shooting.  I've got over $1000 wrapped up into my dog alone, so if he spooks one then yes it's dying.

Sorry if that offends you.  Maybe I am too nervous and I don't have nerves of steel like you.  I love your website and I've learned a lot.  I'll always try to back off first... But again, I'll have no reservations and will absolutely trust my gut if it's telling me to shoot.

Thanks,

Curtis

[scout/sniper]

Yes, really.  My life is more important than the snakes.

I'll always try to avoid them but if I'm nervous I'm shooting.  I've got over $1000 wrapped up into my dog alone, so if he spooks one then yes it's dying.

Sorry if that offends you.  Maybe I am too nervous and I don't have nerves of steel like you.  I love your website and I've learned a lot.  I'll always try to back off first... But again, I'll have no reservations and will absolutely trust my gut if it's telling me to shoot.

Thanks,

Curtis

If you feel you are in danger, of course kill it.
But that is very rarely the case.

[scout/sniper]

I love your website and I've learned a lot.

Thank you.

[boneaddict]

I honestly used to kill the hell out of them.   Now only occasionally and if the situation warrants it, usually having to do with being in my garden or bird pens.  Now for fun I go stand in the middle of thousands of them and enjoy photographing them and watching them and listening to them.   I have a couple dens I'd like to find and photograph but haven't taken the time to do so yet.   

[boneaddict]

of course I am the guy who stops the truck to help the bullsnake out of the road too.    Its probablu a good thing Rattlers don't have their temperament.

[scout/sniper]

I honestly used to kill the hell out of them.   Now only occasionally and if the situation warrants it, usually having to do with being in my garden or bird pens.  Now for fun I go stand in the middle of thousands of them and enjoy photographing them and watching them and listening to them.   I have a couple dens I'd like to find and photograph but haven't taken the time to do so yet.

Awesome!
They are a very beautiful and fascinating animal.

[boneaddict]

When things settle down(my muley and whitetail adventures come to an end) , I'll try to do a snake compilation of some of my photos.

[scout/sniper]

When things settle down(my muley and whitetail adventures come to an end) , I'll try to do a snake compilation of some of my photos.

I would love to see them!

[Stilly bay]

I really don't understand the need to kill our rattlesnakes.

Ignorance.

[scout/sniper]

I really don't understand the need to kill our rattlesnakes.

Ignorance.

Yes, I believe this is the reason.

[boneaddict]

Fear, which often can contribute to ignorance....... 

I see a lot on here though with this insane desire by folks  to want to kill everything. 

[Skyvalhunter]

Heres a Methow mountain Rattler for you that lived another day

[scout/sniper]

That is GORGEOUS!!!!
Thank you.