Arizona Rattlesnakes are Active Now

[TucsonJim]

This fellow RV'er got bit on the arm when he went to investigate a "strange" noise under his RV. We've had some unusually warm temperatures in Southern Arizona so far this winter, so be careful when you're out and about. Living in Tucson, I've had many close calls, but I've been lucky to avoid a bite.

At the end of the story, a doctor gives some great advice on what to do and what not to do if you're bitten. An no, running in circles screaming bloody murder won't help.

Snake Bite Story

Jim

[Tom_Barb]

Answer,, the motorhome is easier to get under.

[Tom_Barb]

To a rattle snake, what is the difference between your motorhome and a big rock?

[WyoTraveler]

I camped in the CA, NV , AZ desert for 40 yrs. Never had a rattle snake chase me down. :B Most rattle snakes are trying to get away. Now I don't go sticking my hands in dark places. I realize coon tails don't always sound an alarm but just making noise and being aware of your surroundings will keep you out of trouble. They do like shade under RVs.

[Tom_N]

[TucsonJim]

Yeah, the 17 year old kid across the street from us tried to pick one up by the tail so he could move it out of the road. He was bitten on the thumb. He didn't think the snake could bite him if he picked it up that way because he'd seen Steve Irwin do it on the Crocodile Hunter.

[gbopp]

"Sometimes, people try to pick up the rattlesnake and move it to a different area."

Unbelievable. :S

Good article, thanks for posting. It won't be long until the snakes are moving in the north east.
We got lots of rattlesnakes and copperheads.