[Robert DeLong]

Snakes are more afraid of people than aggressive. They are lucky though, because a rattlesnake rattles as a way to make a perceived threat back off. If they are awakened with little time to react that reaction is most likely in the form of an attack and not a warning.

I've lived in Colorado where rattlesnakes are plentiful. I've also lived in Arizona where there are lots of creatures you have to be aware of in addition to rattlesnakes.

It wasn't until my move to Louisiana that I had my first mishap with any of them. I got bit by a baby copperhead that had curled up inside a hollowed out decorative edging block like you put around trees etc. I can tell you that they are not only painful, like a bee sting times 10, but expensive experiences.

[sheana]

I have a snake phobia. Trust me, I’m more afraid of them than they are of me lol

[Daffynition]

Rattlesnake Facts

• Over 25 rattlesnake roundup events are held in the United States annually.

• The female rattlesnake gives birth to live young. A normal litter is 8 to 15. The gestation period is between four and seven months.

• The lifespan of a rattlesnake is about 20 years.

• The most dangerous rattlesnake is the Cascaval of South America. A whopping 75% of people bitten are reported to die of asphyxiation!

• The rattlesnake's rattle can be heard from a distance of up to 60 ft.

• Rattlesnakes are deaf. They can't even hear another snake's rattle! They sense vibrations instead. Works for them.