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Ozz · 03-12-2016, 03:18 AM

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We were replacing a 3 year-old Geocache container at the top of a tall rock mountain pile, headed to the truck and I heard a slight scream, turned around and saw the Rattler that struck Sue on the Snake Gator, calf area.
Cool morning, sun was not shining, a bit overcast, ground was cool to the touch. Don't fall for the old 'when it's not hot and sunny snakes will be in their den' not always true.
Happened to me 3 years ago, coming down a steep dry wash bank, the Western Diamondback struck me; same area.
If you hike in the Desert, wear Snake Gators, don't bet you life that you won't need them.
Needless to say, she was shaken the rest of the day, but she hung in there for the hiking.

03-12-2016, 03:18 AM	#1
Ozz Montana Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: K.C. Posts: 11,731 M.O.C. #5980	Hiking with snakes.. Well, exciting . [URL[IMG]http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n194/JimsSue13/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpslndyyndi.jpeg[/IMG[/URL] The snake picture is to large, please resize it. We were replacing a 3 year-old Geocache container at the top of a tall rock mountain pile, headed to the truck and I heard a slight scream, turned around and saw the Rattler that struck Sue on the Snake Gator, calf area. Cool morning, sun was not shining, a bit overcast, ground was cool to the touch. Don't fall for the old 'when it's not hot and sunny snakes will be in their den' not always true. Happened to me 3 years ago, coming down a steep dry wash bank, the Western Diamondback struck me; same area. If you hike in the Desert, wear Snake Gators, don't bet you life that you won't need them. Needless to say, she was shaken the rest of the day, but she hung in there for the hiking.