Who is this beautiful angry boi I found at camp?

[TriPolar]

There either is or isn’t a growing problem with rattlesnakes that don’t rattle. The theory goes that hunting rattlesnakes by beating the bush to locate them by their rattling results in evolving loss of rattles or the rattle reaction, and that as a result the snakes that don’t rattle are more aggressive. Trouble is the lack of evidence supporting that theory. OTOH an article I read about it pointed out that there are several known reasons rattlesnakes may not rattle and be more aggressive. So either way, don’t count on rattlesnakes warning you before they bite.

[kitap]

@eschrodinger

I learned a tremendous amount about snakes when I was a kid. One of the most common ways to get bit by a rattlesnake is to step somewhere you can’t see. Like if you step over a log, where you can’t see the other side. If you make contact with a rattlesnake, it will strike you. What will save you is wearing snake boots. (Or not stepping where you can’t see.). Listening for rattles won’t help you.

You’re right that if you hear it, you should pay attention. But people get bit most often when making contact, and you don’t get a warning then.

Dad taught us to always look at the ground while walking. If you want to look at something stop, then look. Granted I’m less likely to do this on a sidewalk but I do do it while outside walking around parks, etc.

[Chronos]

@eschrodinger

One of the most common ways to get bit by a rattlesnake is to step somewhere you can’t see. Like if you step over a log, where you can’t see the other side.

OK, but that’s foolish even without the snake, because it’s a good way to end up with a sprained ankle or the like.

[kayaker]

@kitap

Dad taught us to always look at the ground while walking. If you want to look at something stop, then look.

Excellent advice, snakes, vines, woodchuck holes can all be avoided Z

[Anaamika]

romansperson I wish I could say I came up with the title but I am glad to share this adorable video from LucidChart

[Nope Ropes, Sneks, & Danger Noodles - YouTube](Nope Ropes, Sneks, & Danger Noodles - YouTube)

[romansperson]

And now I have seen sneks wearing sweaters and hats.

[Jackmannii]

@"romansperson

…kudos for making sure he got out of the road, even though he didn’t appreciate your efforts.

I once rescued a large turtle from the middle of the road.

He decided he didn’t appreciate my efforts, and it was at that point I discovered that he was a large snapping turtle.

[romansperson]

I shoveled a snapping turtle out of the road once (if I hadn’t had the shovel I probably would have left him to his chances). He didn’t appreciate it either.

[Tamerlane]

@Jackmannii

I discovered that he was a large snapping turtle

Yeah, but was it ~40 lb Chonkosaurus big ?

[Anaamika]

I moved a tiny red eared slider once who was so pissed at me he tried to bite me. I was like, dude.

I also had to move a tiny garden snake out of the mower’s path, snapping at me the whole way. Channeling Gandalf here, I am trying to help you!