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Uploaded by on Jul 28, 2009

Shooting crotalus cerastes (sidewinder rattlesnake) in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona. Includes a surprise encounter with a pack of stray dogs.

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  • What a beauty! Got bit by one when I was in the Marines from 92-95. I was stationed in Yuma for a few months in 94, working under an LVS, I heard a wierd buzzing noise and ignored it, and I got bit just above my left ankle. I caught it and we made it our mascot for the remainder of our stay. A few days before we returned to Camp Lejune in NC I drove to a reomte part of the base and let it go.

  • That is a great story! So glad the experience did not turn you off to these gorgeous snakes completely! Thanks so much --

  • i love this snake it is very cool i am a herpetologist in training it is awesome. good video and shoots

  • thanks!

  • Awesome snake. Snakes are deaf by the way ;)

  • Thanks -- it was! Yes, I know snakes are deaf. I talk to them anyway. I think it helps put out positive vibes and that they do pick up, as do most critters, whether we can see it in their behavior or not. At least that's what I think. Thanks for your comment!

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  • That's a great idea! Releasing a rattle snake in an area where there is lots of illegal mexicans & drug smugglers! Mabe they'll step on him!!!!

  • Snakes are evil and aggressive by nature.

    There should be a reward for killing a snake.

    The best snake is a dead snake

  • Why would it. I have always loved and respected wildlife, particually reptiles. After a while in captivity, he became pretty docile. When I let him go, I kinda missed him. I have pictures of him somewhere, I'll try to find them and post them. Last year in my back yard, I had a timber Rattlesnake. I felt lucky, Because they are endangered here in NY. I have some great pics of him too.

  • WOW! Beutiful colors for a Sonoran!

  • Snake would kill you if provoked, scared or given the opportunity due to your misstep. Its nice to see someone who admires nature, and certainly one that helps animals, but frankly, I think youre nuts...

  • Several people got disappointed cos they hoped the damn snake would be shot with a gun and not a camera. What a misleading title

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