Part Two of My Story: What do people who live out there do when they get bitten??? The closest hospital is probably in Sharon Springs or Weskan and those towns are about 20 miles or more away! By the time it would take to drive to a hospital or clinic, the bite will already be doing damage to the body and from what I have been told, the prairie rattler's venom is about in the middle of the snake family for its toxicity. Anyhow, next time I am there to see a sunset, I will have a flashlight!
This reminded me of my only encounter (hopefully last!!) with a rattlesnake in the wild. It was a HUGE prairie rattler at Mount Sunflower in Kansas near the Colorado border at sunset in September of 2005. When I was going to my rental car, I saw the rattler and it saw me. It then went under the car and stayed coiled. Funny thing, though, that it NEVER rattled but just hissed! Anyhow, I moved the car and snake moved on. Not sure who was more scared: THE SNAKE OR ME!!!!
Hey dude, just a thought...when a rattlesnake coils up into spring position and rattles at high speeds as if it's about to strike, that's probably a good time NOT to move in for closeup.
@BrosMathias - I hear you, but if I didn't do that, you wouldn't have watched my vid. Check out "Black Rattlesnake Strikes". It's a vid where we found an evil looking black rattler. Btw, we've encountered 100's of rattlesnakes. We never handle them, just film.
I had a close encounter with one of these things in South Dakota. They blend in so well with their environment you can nearly step on them without knowing. Long story short, human beings can jump backwards a good 6 feet.
I don't understand the snake's psychology here. I thought the S-coil always meant that a strike was imminent. Plus pit vipers are known for being far more aggressive than pythons.
Did you back off which in turn calmed him down or did he change his mind and just slither away?
I'm no snake expert but people are always told to use extreme caution since rattlesnakes are easily threatened and can strike even when unprovoked.
@DoubleTalkingJive - I'm no expert either, but I'm pretty sure the S coil is to make the snake look bigger. They can definitely strike from that position though. I've come across 100's of rattlesnakes over the years and each one is different. Most of my encounters are pretty chill unless the snake feels threatened in some way. This one was obviously bothered by my vid camera. He/she never struck once and eventually moved on its way.
We encountered one of these while walking in Sluice Boxes State Park (MT). It saw us before we saw it and immediately retreated. I only caught its upturned tail, but my mom clearly saw the whole thing. She freaked out. I didn't see the head, but I can estimate that the snake was about three feet long--typical of this species.
It's a Prairie rattlesnake and they have one of the largest ranges of all the rattlesnakes in the western USA. They range all the way from MX to Canada.
Most ppl dont know it but the Prairie Rattlesnake is one of the most foul and venomous of all the rattlesnakes; and they NEVER hesitate to take a bite at you if they can. They're found n a very small range area in the US, but jesus are they foul.
Part Two of My Story: What do people who live out there do when they get bitten??? The closest hospital is probably in Sharon Springs or Weskan and those towns are about 20 miles or more away! By the time it would take to drive to a hospital or clinic, the bite will already be doing damage to the body and from what I have been told, the prairie rattler's venom is about in the middle of the snake family for its toxicity. Anyhow, next time I am there to see a sunset, I will have a flashlight!
unclebone100 1 week ago
This reminded me of my only encounter (hopefully last!!) with a rattlesnake in the wild. It was a HUGE prairie rattler at Mount Sunflower in Kansas near the Colorado border at sunset in September of 2005. When I was going to my rental car, I saw the rattler and it saw me. It then went under the car and stayed coiled. Funny thing, though, that it NEVER rattled but just hissed! Anyhow, I moved the car and snake moved on. Not sure who was more scared: THE SNAKE OR ME!!!!
unclebone100 1 week ago
It's a latino snake. Hisssspanic!
MrJeezus 2 weeks ago
Hey dude, just a thought...when a rattlesnake coils up into spring position and rattles at high speeds as if it's about to strike, that's probably a good time NOT to move in for closeup.
BrosMathias 2 weeks ago
@BrosMathias - I hear you, but if I didn't do that, you wouldn't have watched my vid. Check out "Black Rattlesnake Strikes". It's a vid where we found an evil looking black rattler. Btw, we've encountered 100's of rattlesnakes. We never handle them, just film.
smetlogik 2 weeks ago
@BrosMathias I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing...
xgorecatx 1 week ago
your nutss
gogtjgog 1 month ago
beautiful snake
pogo265 2 months ago
Where is this?
dimas143jajaja 2 months ago
@dimas143jajaja - Colorado
smetlogik 2 months ago
I had a close encounter with one of these things in South Dakota. They blend in so well with their environment you can nearly step on them without knowing. Long story short, human beings can jump backwards a good 6 feet.
Vladi306 5 months ago
@Vladi306 - lol 6 ft huh? they do blend in w/ the surroundings, scary at times.
smetlogik 5 months ago
@Vladi306 lol, my teacher had the same experience, except it was dark. He said when he heard the rattling he jumped straight up a few feet!
13evilmuffin 1 month ago
these looks like mi mother when is angry .....
circus380 6 months ago
Its so awesome that they have such defenses installed when they feel threatened. We have so many here in az
GUAVcis06 7 months ago
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I want one just like that!
0m4rL0c 8 months ago
Now that is one nice looking snake.
DemonLDR 8 months ago
its good you left him, the snake, alown
jwesson1 8 months ago
I don't understand the snake's psychology here. I thought the S-coil always meant that a strike was imminent. Plus pit vipers are known for being far more aggressive than pythons.
Did you back off which in turn calmed him down or did he change his mind and just slither away?
I'm no snake expert but people are always told to use extreme caution since rattlesnakes are easily threatened and can strike even when unprovoked.
This little guy seems all rattle and no bite. :-p
DoubleTalkingJive 9 months ago
@DoubleTalkingJive - I'm no expert either, but I'm pretty sure the S coil is to make the snake look bigger. They can definitely strike from that position though. I've come across 100's of rattlesnakes over the years and each one is different. Most of my encounters are pretty chill unless the snake feels threatened in some way. This one was obviously bothered by my vid camera. He/she never struck once and eventually moved on its way.
smetlogik 9 months ago
That tongue made me laugh. Beautiful snake!
Sarnamia 9 months ago
We encountered one of these while walking in Sluice Boxes State Park (MT). It saw us before we saw it and immediately retreated. I only caught its upturned tail, but my mom clearly saw the whole thing. She freaked out. I didn't see the head, but I can estimate that the snake was about three feet long--typical of this species.
AtarahDerek 9 months ago
i would have killed it and kept the skin and rattle they are so amazeing!
itsfaith77 1 year ago
Wonderfull !!! :))
atheris2 1 year ago
FUCK. THAT. SHIT.
sirjebstar 1 year ago
I cant believe it even allowed you to get that close.
TheFutureFirefighter 1 year ago
@TheFutureFirefighter - pretty wild, those prairie rattlesnakes here in CO are usually pretty cranky.
smetlogik 1 year ago
his tounge looks like one of those toys you find at your kids birthday party! Ö
AColdDayInHell3 1 year ago
pissed off
WBYProductions 1 year ago
@salemhodson ...then you'd die from lead poisoning..go for it
plutoplatters 1 year ago
@salemhodson brilliant !
plutoplatters 1 year ago
@salemhodson Wow. I hope you get bitten jerk.
FireDrag1091 1 year ago
he seems upset......maybe he needs a hug
MrTelepicker 1 year ago 7
@MrTelepicker - lol. not from me.
smetlogik 1 year ago 4
butt very quik and full off venom he looks hungry
stukskekrapuul 2 years ago
what a nice shape shifting diamond back man
stukskekrapuul 2 years ago
Man this video gives me the creeps.
Deadman7Inc 2 years ago
It's a Prairie rattlesnake and they have one of the largest ranges of all the rattlesnakes in the western USA. They range all the way from MX to Canada.
droconnor82 2 years ago
xkiss are you stupid its a western dimon back
ThePaintballer666 2 years ago
rob knows what hes doin and western diamond backs dont live in colorado, thats where rob lives
Nateherps 2 years ago
true dat. no wdb's here. az has 'em though.
smetlogik 2 years ago
Most ppl dont know it but the Prairie Rattlesnake is one of the most foul and venomous of all the rattlesnakes; and they NEVER hesitate to take a bite at you if they can. They're found n a very small range area in the US, but jesus are they foul.
xkissxokissxokillx 2 years ago
yeah they get a little grumpy.
smetlogik 2 years ago
man that is the fastest rattle i have heard sounded like a little motor running
TylerReifenberger5 2 years ago
that snake looks like its ready to attack...
Sonicgirl12345 3 years ago
probably was, didn't strike once though.
smetlogik 3 years ago
kinda dumb....
cuz hes very pissed off...
in striking stance and everything lol
whatsthehellismyname 3 years ago
he wasn't in striking distance of me, can't reveal all my secrets though.
smetlogik 3 years ago
that's cool
MaximumTrunks 3 years ago
Nice close ups and the sound is great! I got a rattlesnake on video the other day, but he didn't rattle nearly as loud as this one!
blackturtleus 3 years ago
You're friggin nuts, man. lol.. My dog heard this video and he's going nuts. Gotta jet!
kangabitt 3 years ago
me nuts?? c'mon. ;)
smetlogik 3 years ago
awsime i love his position nice shot and good vid :)
animalman442 3 years ago
jesus man!
happytoess 3 years ago
What a remarkable snake
captinxrdxtegu 3 years ago
nice find... im jellous.. i need to make it out more.
MeaninglessEndeavor 3 years ago
If that thing had hit you he would have emptied the clip...
Too many of those down there for comfort.
Sweet footage!
joefarah06 3 years ago
He didn't strike once, you're right, way too many of those guys hiding down there.
smetlogik 3 years ago
Wow Rob, you weren't kidding. That thing is fired!!!
SalineSnakeGuy85 3 years ago
Haven't run into too many Prairies that don't get fired up. He wasn't real keen on being filmed that day.
smetlogik 3 years ago
cool footage man
ReptileBoyBas 3 years ago
thanks!
smetlogik 3 years ago
Yeah that fella seemed a little irritated - great vid
MileHighReptile 3 years ago
If I moved the camera, he rattled, if the camera was still, he just sat there. Fiesty.
smetlogik 3 years ago
AWESOME! you been having a lot of herpoing luck aindt ya, your making me and my 6 native reptiles jealous man! haha
ErikPaterson 3 years ago
no worries, your 100 native ales put us to shame here in the states.
smetlogik 3 years ago
LMAO!
ErikPaterson 3 years ago
Damn he's pissed, if you would have even tried to touch him he would have nailed you big time. Very nice footage!
xxxHERPERxxx 3 years ago
yeah, i try not to pet those guys. ;0
smetlogik 3 years ago
Haha
xxxHERPERxxx 3 years ago