Rattlesnakes can be merciless if provoked. Their venomous bites can send people to the hospital and even kill pets. With summer around the corner, it's good to know what they look like, where you might see one and what to do if you do.
A Western Diamondback rattlesnake is the most commonly sighted rattlesnake in Central Texas.
Rattlesnakes tend to hide in rocky formations, specifically in crevices or under rocks, according to Brett Parker with Hill Country Snake Removal. Nature trails, state parks, recent construction sites and undeveloped properties tend to be the most common hotspots for rattlesnakes. People tend to think they'll see rattlesnakes on hotter days, Parker said, but in reality, they prefer it to be a bit cooler — like in the 70s and 80s.averageThe most common rattlesnake found in Central Texas is the Western Diamondback. It’s pretty recognizable: It has a diamond-shaped pattern along its body, black and white stripes toward its tail and, of course, a rattle.
“As long as I stay still, it's going to eventually try to go somewhere else,” he said. “When I walk around in front of it, it realizes that I'm a threat because I'm bigger than [it], and it turns around and goes the other way.”“They're not sitting there still hoping that you can get closer so they can bite you,” he said. “They're sitting there still hoping you never see it, that you just keep walking.
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