August - October is rattlesnake birthing season. Baby rattlesnakes are born ready to rock, complete with fangs and loaded with venom. They don't have a rattle though, just a "button" ... see one here.
I have come across rattlesnakes in the desert many times and have freaked out. I'm typically pretty calm during a crisis and have been told that I'm the epitome of "grace under pressure". This though ...
Explore the hidden threats of a winter rodent infestations and then arm yourself with the knowledge on how to keep them out of your home, sheds, attics and any place else they try to hide.
The 65th Annual Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlesnake Roundup is almost here, and with the warm weather we've had in Texas, rattlesnakes are showing up everywhere.
Hunting rattlesnakes is not for everyone, it is for those who want to make money. Last year's winner brought in nearly 700 pounds of snakes. This year's price is $13 a pound.
As temperatures continue to climb and as dry as it's been in Texas, expect to see more snakes. Now, while snakes a pretty scary not all snakes are bad, these are some of the good guys.