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To: Veto!

Did you know a rattlesnake can strike the distance of its length?


8 posted on 03/28/2026 2:24:44 PM PDT by odawg
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To: odawg

“Did you know a rattlesnake can strike the distance of its length?”

True. They’ve done it to me. It can also strike while its head is hidden in its coils. This is a different behavior compared to non venomous snakes like gopher snakes, rat snakes and racers.


14 posted on 03/28/2026 2:30:25 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: odawg

No. Useful info though if I ever go back to rattlesnake country.
Worst animal I’ve seen in Spokane is a chipmunk, very cute.


24 posted on 03/28/2026 2:45:34 PM PDT by Veto! ((Trump is Superman))
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To: odawg

“Did you know a rattlesnake can strike the distance of its length?”

They can’t.


41 posted on 03/28/2026 3:41:30 PM PDT by TexasGator (I.1.'1/11.1II11.X11111.1~I11:/)
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To: odawg

Incorrect.. it’s about 1/3 to 1/2 their body distance.


71 posted on 03/28/2026 7:03:04 PM PDT by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: odawg

I would not jump over a venomous snake.


100 posted on 03/29/2026 4:42:12 PM PDT by anton
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