So Saturday (07-08-17) evening I am walking to a stand for an evening/night hunt for hogs and i walk up on this.
Initially, I thought I missed out on the first round because the rattlesnake was acting weird. It would not pick its head up off the dirt and was doing a weird body roll. However, after reviewing footage I am thinking maybe it is some sort of defense mechanism rattlers have towards predators, I don't know. Don't know much about snakes. Hopefully someone will chime in and explain this craziness.
I believe, and I'm probably wrong, but it appears the black snake snaps the neck of the rattler. like that video were that guy pops the neck of the rattler and instantly kills the snake. Maybe something like that. Again, I don't understand snake behavior.
I am pushing the Indigo to be the official Texas Bowhunter mascot. Those things are awesome!!!
FF to about 6 minutes to see the attack. the slow motion part starting when the rattler sticks his fangs out to where the black snake ends the fight is all of about one second. lightning fast!!
Anyway, be safe out and safe hunting...
JJ
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