One member of the field crew wouldn't let anyone kill this hissing, rattling thing of nightmares. I suspect the people living in that area wouldn't be to happy with him just helping the snake cross the road. Normally I live and let live, but that was too close to homes and a church with children's play equipment... I'm pretty sure I would have destroyed it. If he wanted to do it right, he should have relocated the snake to some unpopulated area... If any area still exists.
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If I came across it in the woods and I didn't think there was a chance of someone on the crew getting bitten then I probably would let it go.?ÿ But if it was anywhere near a house or barn then I would have destroyed it.?ÿ And if someone else didn't like it then I could care less.
I would think any "helping"/relocating of the snake that led to bad consequences/outcomes may have some liability attributable to those not "qualified" to do so, including the company?
The only good snake..........................................................
The only good snake..........................................................
... is a long way from you or me.
BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY LOOKING EXAMPLE OF THE EASTERN DIAMONDBACK!!!!
fair enough, I definitely could not see the banding typical in the Crotalus adamenteus.
still a beautiful big healthy rodent killing snake!
If it has rattles, its a rattlesnake. The only detail that matters in the long run. I have always liked snakes and let them pass. Even poisonous ones in remote areas. Next to a church, house, school.... The poisonous ones will be removed one way or another. I like snakes, but I like people more.?ÿ
big timber rattler - what locality does/did he/her live in?
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I??d rather see a vicious dog put down. ?ÿNever heard of a snake chasing and attacking a person maiming or killing them. ?ÿ
