Weird/dumb question.

[Silviuswolf]

I’ll be chasing speed goats next week in Wyoming, will i have to be careful for rattlesnakes with the hot temperatures? Never dealt with rattlesnakes before….thanks everyone.

 

[fishdart]

Based on my one-time, 3 day hunt in wyoming at the beginning of October, yes.

To be fair the only ones we came across were on roads while in our truck.

 

[EdP]

Watch out for prairie rattlers if you find yourself in a prairie dog town.

 

[Silviuswolf]

Watch out for prairie rattlers if you find yourself in a prairie dog town.

Do they give a warning if you’re too close, like in the movies?

 

[Silviuswolf]

Based on my one-time, 3 day hunt in wyoming at the beginning of October, yes.

To be fair the only ones we came across were on roads while in our truck.

I figured they would be hibernating but it’s been pretty warm there.

 

[Tmac]

Do they give a warning if you’re too close, like in the movies?

Sometimes, sometimes not.

 

[TaperPin]

Just don’t put a hand or foot anywhere you can’t see, especially around rock outcroppings. In cold weather they den up, but might come out and lie around outside a den during the heat of the day. Exploring old cabins, buildings, log piles, vehicles, etc, I walk with a little distance between the areas I can’t see well and legs or arms. The closest I’ve come was moving an old washing machine people had been shooting and I pinched the snake near the rattle so he sounded like a can of spray paint. Luckily he was pretty short because he was striking at me repeatedly.

 

[Silviuswolf]

Just don’t put a hand or foot anywhere you can’t see, especially around rock outcroppings. In cold weather they den up, but might come out and lie around outside a den during the heat of the day. Exploring old cabins, buildings, log piles, vehicles, etc, I walk with a little distance between the areas I can’t see well and legs or arms. The closest I’ve come was moving an old washing machine people had been shooting and I pinched the snake near the rattle so he sounded like a can of spray paint. Luckily he was pretty short because he was striking at me repeatedly.

Now I’m wondering if walking sticks would be a good idea to place them ahead of me as I move.

 

[Carr5vols]

Prairie dog towns will have them especially old towns where no dogs are at...we got on multiple rattlers last trip out there...all part of the fun.

 

[BBob]

Now I’m wondering if walking sticks would be a good idea to place them ahead of me as I move.

Walking sticks will wake them up from their nap just in time for them to bite you.

 

[Silviuswolf]

Walking sticks will wake them up from their nap just in time for them to bite you.

I’ll have my buddy walk ahead of me.

 

[Rich M]

They are pretty obvious if you can hear.

 

[Silviuswolf]

They are pretty obvious if you can hear.
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Well that’s good. Terrifying little guys, from someone who lives in the North.

 

[TaperPin]

Now I’m wondering if walking sticks would be a good idea to place them ahead of me as I move.

You’ll be fine without them, just watch your step.

 

[7RemMag]

Here in Wyoming, we have the prairie rattlesnake. Being it's in the name, and you're generally hunting antelope on the prairie, you can expect to see them. That said, I wouldn't give them too much thought on your hunt, aside from obvious precautions.

They're not as prevalent in the Black Hills where I live, but I've seen them plenty of other places. In my experience, they always give fair warning. Just be mindful of where you're stepping and placing yourself, and you shouldn't have issues. They tend to especially like prairie dog towns for obvious reasons.

My understanding is snakebites are a pretty common occurrence here, and I'd expect most hospitals probably have the antivenom on hand. Should you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having been bit by one, and there are no complications, I would bet they'd get you fixed up pretty easily. I suppose maybe for extra measure maybe you could make sure you know what to do if you ARE bit by a rattlesnake.

 

[Silviuswolf]

Here in Wyoming, we have the prairie rattlesnake. Being it's in the name, and you're generally hunting antelope on the prairie, you can expect to see them. That said, I wouldn't give them too much thought on your hunt, aside from obvious precautions.

They're not as prevalent in the Black Hills where I live, but I've seen them plenty of other places. In my experience, they always give fair warning. Just be mindful of where you're stepping and placing yourself, and you shouldn't have issues. They tend to especially like prairie dog towns for obvious reasons.

My understanding is snakebites are a pretty common occurrence here, and I'd expect most hospitals probably have the antivenom on hand. Should you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having been bit by one, and there are no complications, I would bet they'd get you fixed up pretty easily. I suppose maybe for extra measure maybe you could make sure you know what to do if you ARE bit by a rattlesnake.

Sounds good, I appreciate the information.