Good Samaritan Gives a Thirsty Rattlesnake a Drink Despite Its Threatening Rattle

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The poor rattlesnake in this clip is having a personal crisis! On the one hand, it is not at all happy about the presence of a human being so close to it. At the same time, it is very grateful for the water that the human is delivering. This rattlesnake is very thirsty and eventually stops rattling for long enough to gulp down the water. Click below to see the full extraordinary clip.

What Type of Rattlesnakes Live in Arizona?

We are told that this particular clip was captured in Arizona. This state is home to 15 different types of rattlesnakes and has the highest number of rattlesnakes in the whole of the US. This does not mean that you’re going to be tripping over them wherever you go. They are spread out over wide open spaces and they would prefer to keep away from humans if they can.

The most widespread of all the Arizona rattlesnakes is the western diamondback rattlesnake. It can be found anywhere in the state but is most often located in the southwest desert areas. It’s also the largest rattlesnake in the area and can grow up to six feet in length. You are most likely to spot them in the early morning or the late afternoon when the temperature is not so high.

Another Arizona resident is the Mojave rattlesnake. These grow to around 54 inches long and are usually found in deserts, planes, scrub areas, and grasslands.

What Should You Do if You See a Rattlesnake?

Rattlesnakes are a way of life in Arizona so you must know how to react if you find one. Rattlesnake activity depends on the temperature. They tend to be most active between March and October but in the winter they hibernate underground or in piles of rocks. Rattlesnakes do not go out of their way to bite you but they will if you step on them. Therefore, it’s important to only put your hands and feet where you can see them and always remain alert. Most people are bitten when they go into the brush but you can help yourself by staying on hiking trails.

If you spot a snake, the most important thing you can do is keep yourself away from it. Warn everybody around you to do the same. Do not approach it, pick it up, or throw anything at it!