Timber rattler while scouting

[Whosure]

Part of the MARA-SNAKE-ATRUCHA patterned after the Marasalvatrucha gangs I believe

LOL....how do they throw a gang sign then?

[DTala]

LMBO, you had me there. Did it inject venom? I hear a lot of bites are dry.

mostly dry, got enough to swell up and turn red for maybe 4" circle. Had to have surgery on the bite spot ten years later to remove a big cyst from the bite.

[PVDT]

Oh. Didn't know. Don't kill it.

lol.

[kumathebear]

Of course he didn't kill it. That would be against the law . They are a protected species.

Of course not...DON'T KILL IT...just sit down and let it juice you up then RUN away and let the venom accelerate take it's toll, Not slamming the comment but I guess we just need to designate a Timber Rattler haven with NO human interaction...stay out, no 2 legged creatures allowed! Yeah, I'm being sarcastic but I've had several Rattler bite victims we treated in the past and it can be a very bad outcome with a wet bite if not treated soon.

I would not take one out unless it's on MY personal property and is a threat to my family or pups...but we don't see this species in our "neck of the woods."

Got plenty of experience with Diamond Backs and if I see 'em, DRT. Sorry for the snake lovers but really?

[tex4k]

Sorry you got bit, but to a snake, that was provoked. If a lion walked up to within a foot and a half from you, would you not unload your gun on it?

I will have to agree with this, not so much as the proximity you were, but simply because of your height, any animal will feel threatened when a person or another animal towers over them.

[Thumper]

Quick safety brief gents.

Snakes are cold blooded and their energy levels are dictated by body temp. Timbers by namesake hang out in very shaded areas so often when you see them they appear to be very docile and this is the most common state of alertness you will find them in. Don't make a mistake though in thinking they wont attack unprovoked. If they have been sunning or hanging out on a warm rock outcrop. They are as fast and as mean as a Diamondback if they body temp is up and I have heard more venomous, although I have not researched that.

"Potentially, this is one of North America's most dangerous snakes, due to its long fangs, impressive size, and high venom yield. This is to some degree offset by its relatively mild disposition[27] and long brumation period."

FIFY, they're cold blooded.

You need to come visit the snake catchers out here in west Texas some warm spring day, I'd bet you could find an honest to goodness offensive/aggressive rattlesnake. Get into the hills in SW Texas you'll find at least 3 varieties, have found docile and elevated pms in all species.

Yep, some will not hardly bite, others will jump off the ground trying to get a fang into you.

There is no science backing that information.

I think its just a process of elimination.

The marking are awesome on a timber!


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Especially on the lighter colored "Canebrakes" in its southern range. In its northern range their colors are darker, some are almost solid black.

[okrattler]

There's a reason those religious people that take up serpents choose to use Timbers and Copperheads. Timber rattlers aren't very aggressive and Copperheads normally aren't life threatening if you're bitten. There's also a reason you see missing fingers on alot of them folks that are bitten by a Timber. Doesn't always work out for them but for the most part it does. It wouldn't matter to a Prairie rattler how strong their faith in God is. That sucker would bite everyone in that place, guaranteed.

I got one out so I could stretch and measure it a few months ago. Couldn't even touch the top of his head with the snake hook without him hitting it. Some snakes just don't play around.

He measured 54".

[TexasBear]

I grew up in west Texas and if I find myself within about 3 feet of a snake I will be moving away quickly and as far off the ground as possible in case there is more than one in the vicinity!

[SouthTX1911]

I think timbers are one of the most beautiful snakes on the planet. We have found/caught over 60 timbers on our property here in Magnolia in the last 10 years. Biggest one went 58"
They are beautiful but they scare me to death. Almost stepped on a 30 something incher one night hog hunting. I've got a 9, 7 and 4 year old who love to play in the woods. I'm always worried about them.


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[DRT]

I would have killed it and not posted a pic. No venomous snake gets a pass.

[okrattler]

For future reference for anyone that's ever been chased by a snake I want to share something with you so that the next time that happens you won't hurt yourself.

Step one-Take note of which direction the snake is going so you don't go that way.

Step two-Walk in a direction the snake isn't going or step to the side and walk around it and keep going. I repeat....walk,do not run. You'll fall,pee and poop your pants and possibly hurt yourself.

That concludes today's lesson.

[breadman]

Kill it and post pics of it on here

x2

[Shinesintx]

I personally would never kill a Timber Rattler that resided on my property...but luckily for me, guns kill people. Wouldn't think a gun would be any different with a snake. :smile

[Jackbdwyer]

My friend got bitten on his bare foot by a little Timber Rattler on a school field trip. Before you ask why he had a bare foot by a Timber Rattler, a better question would be why was he walking through the woods barefoot at night in rattlesnake territory. He spent the remaining 3 days of the trip in the backseat of the van with his foot propped on the seat. Same guy got bitten again 4 weeks later. I guess since it was such a small snake he didn't need much medical help?

[WalkieTalkie]

Ive never seen one before.. only heard of them