Okeene Diamondback Rattlesnake Hunt

World Headquarters of the International Association of Rattlesnake Hunters

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Posted on Saturday, May 5th, 2007 at 12:17 pm.
Filed under Annual Snake Hunt.

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2007 Diamondback Rattlesnake Hunt

Posted on Saturday, May 5th, 2007 at 11:55 am.
Filed under Annual Snake Hunt.

 The 2007 Rattlesnake Hunt is underway. Come and enjoy the fun. You can download the list of activities in pdf format from here : 2007snakehunt.pdf



Diamondback Rattlesnake Venom

Posted on Saturday, May 5th, 2007 at 11:37 am.
Filed under About Rattlesnakes.

Although the venom of the diamondback isn’t particularly toxic, the size of the snake allows a larger capacity of venom which is released from its two prominent fangs. It’s not uncommon that only one bite mark from one fang is visible after a strike. Fangs can break or bend, or the bite area may be [...]



History and Distribution

Posted on Saturday, May 5th, 2007 at 11:37 am.
Filed under About Rattlesnakes.

Natural History All rattlesnakes are venomous, and therefore potentially dangerous if approached or handled. Rattlesnakes are not generally aggressive and will most likely flee if given a chance to retreat. Found from the flatlands and prairies to the rocky hills and low mountains, the Western Diamondback is a key participant in the food web; it [...]



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