If you had your photo taken in the Den of Death during the 2008 snake hunt your pictures should be up by the end of the week. I’ve got a ton of photos to get through as well as a lot of video.

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 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

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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 small, causing a miss. All pit vipers have the ability to control the flow of venom through their fangs, allowing the diamondback to release most of its venom in a single strike (though often a pit viper will not release any of its venom). The venom capacity combined with the aggressiveness of the snake make it dangerous and lethal, and responsible for several recorded deaths. Read the rest of this entry »

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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 is an important predator of many small rodents, rabbits, and birds. The Western Diamondback is in turn preyed upon by a variety of larger mammals and birds, such as coyotes, foxes, and hawks. Read the rest of this entry »

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