Watch a Farmer Discover a Rattlesnake Sleeping in the Barn with His Horses

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We join the action as a member of a snake location team is heading out to see a farmer who has found a rattlesnake in his barn. He explains that as he opened the door it was right ahead of him but he didn’t check either side for more snakes, he just shut the door right away. A very understandable reaction to seeing a venomous snake!

Rattlesnake Removed From a Barn

The rattlesnake expert and the farmer head toward the barn where he keeps his horses. She opens the door to a storage cupboard and spots the snake immediately. The farmer thought that by shutting the door it would at least keep the snake in an area where it could be recovered and they would not have to go hunting for it!

There is a Western diamondback rattlesnake of average size curled up on a shelf. The snake expert picks it up with her pinchers and places it in her secure box. Then, she checks out the rest of the area in case any other snakes are hanging out but this particular snake seems to be alone.

She explains that the cupboard is an ideal spot for the snake to hibernate. If it hadn’t been removed, it would have stayed there for the colder months. The rodent poop indicated that there were rats and mice around which would be a source of food for the snake. This snake was released into the wild close to another great hibernation den.

About Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes

Rattlesnakes are a member of the pit viper group of snakes and are easily recognizable by the rattle on the end of their tails.  The Western diamondback rattlesnake likes to live in arid desert and semi-desert conditions. They have thick bodies and are usually around four or five feet long. They prefer to avoid humans and do not seek us out to attack them but they will strike if they feel threatened. Their venom causes damage to blood, heart, and muscles so if you are bitten you need medical help right away.

These rattlesnakes feed on small mammals (such as mice, woodrats, and rabbits) as well as lizards. When they hibernate, they are not completely inactive. It is a type of brumation when they are sleepy and very sluggish. This makes them a bit easier for the experts to handle!

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