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Look - It's a baby!

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Jaime Johnson

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Jaime Johnson: It's a Baby!​
 
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Jaime Johnson

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On thier own - I actually didn't see it until it struck at my foot... (I was wearing boots).

Tiny little creature though - I've read they are more deadly than the big ones because they release all venom - they can't regulate it!

Just found this on the web:

There are too many variables here -- the adult rattlesnakes can produce more venom per bite. But the adult also can withhold venom for a dry strike, and will do so over 75% of the time. "Deadliness" will also depend on where the snake bite is located and what type of rattlesnake bit you -- different species have different venoms, some neurotoxic, some toxic to muscles. I.e. I would rather get bitten by a timber rattlesnake than a Mojave rattlesnake because the Mojave rattler has an extremely potent neurotoxin in its venom. So, in the end, your answer is -- it depends on the situation. What to do? Simply give the snake some space and let it go its way in peace without provoking a bite and all will be fine.
 
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Andy brown

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Wow! so little and so much attitude. Look at those eyes.
He struck you! Cheeky little thing.

Interesting quote about dry strikes, The most common snake where I live is called the Red Bellied Black Snake. It's a magnificent creatureand I probably see a dozen or so each year, often at close quarters. I have very little fear of them, I've known them long enough to know that biting me is one of the last things on their mind. They are potentially dangerous, even deadly ( there are a few other local snakes which are extremely deadly,in the top ten of all terrestrial snakes), but apparently the Red Bellies will only strike as a last resort, will do a head butt style, no fangs effort first, followed by a dry strike, then if they are completely pissed off - let you have it.
 
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