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Cweinber: /* Rattlesnakes */

2008-01-22T22:31:39Z

Rattlesnakes

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	The only other type of venemous snake is the rattlesnake. These are very common throughout California and are frequently seen. However, snake bites are rare and usually involve handling the snakes and, of course, alcohol.		The only other type of venemous snake is the rattlesnake. These are very common throughout California and are frequently seen. However, snake bites are rare and usually involve handling the snakes and, of course, alcohol.

	Rattlesnakes only bite when attacking prey or if they are in imminent danger. Rattlesnakes do not have to inject their venom either, so many human snake bites do not end up being life threatening because not venom is ~~ever~~ injected through the bite wounds. Rattlesnakes do not want to bite people and do not want to inject their venom. However, young rattle snakes cannot control their venom and are much more of a danger to people than the adult. Rattlesnakes, in general, would much rather use their fangs and venom to hunt rodents and therefore are generally not considered a large risk to people.		Rattlesnakes only bite when attacking prey or if they are in imminent danger. Rattlesnakes do not have to inject their venom either, so many human snake bites do not end up being life threatening because not venom is never injected through the bite wounds. Rattlesnakes do not want to bite people and do not want to inject their venom. However, young rattle snakes cannot control their venom and are much more of a danger to people than the adult. Rattlesnakes, in general, would much rather use their fangs and venom to hunt rodents and therefore are generally not considered a large risk to people.
	[[Image:rattler1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\| Rattlesnake]]		[[Image:rattler1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\| Rattlesnake]]

Cweinber: /* Snakes */

2008-01-22T22:30:44Z

Snakes

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	==Snakes==		==Snakes==

	This site was put up to accompany the driving suggestions as part of a series of warnings for those of you new to California. So, we may begin by saying that "~~Whatch~~ out for snakes" may be a bit dramatic. Snakes are really not a danger here in California, since the state has only two types of venemous snakes.		This site was put up to accompany the driving suggestions as part of a series of warnings for those of you new to California. So, we may begin by saying that "Watch out for snakes" may be a bit dramatic. Snakes are really not a danger here in California, since the state has only two types of venemous snakes.

	===Seasnakes===		===Seasnakes===

Cweinber: /* Snakes */

2008-01-22T22:30:11Z

Snakes

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	==Snakes==		==Snakes==

	This site was put up to accompany the driving suggestions as part of a series of warnings for those of you new to California. So, we may begin by saying that "~~Whatching~~ out for snakes" may be a bit dramatic. Snakes are really not a danger here in California, since the state has only two types of venemous snakes.		This site was put up to accompany the driving suggestions as part of a series of warnings for those of you new to California. So, we may begin by saying that "Whatch out for snakes" may be a bit dramatic. Snakes are really not a danger here in California, since the state has only two types of venemous snakes.

	===Seasnakes===		===Seasnakes===

Cweinber: /* Rattlesnakes */

2008-01-22T22:28:55Z

Rattlesnakes

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	Rattlesnakes will generally warn people by both rattling their tales, making a distinct rattling noise, and by hissing. They will coil into a defensive position, but are able to strike and will if provoked. It is suggested that should you encounter a rattlesnake, leave it alone and it wil leave you alone. Also, it is important to identify rattle snakes by their rattle. It is very common for other snakes, such as gopher snakes, to drage their tales back and forth along dry leaves to mimic rattling noises. This is a tactic to scare you away, but if you know the visual differences and sound differences, it should be easy to distinguish between rattlers and gopher snakes. Again, though, rattlesnakes can loose their rattles so be carfeful!		Rattlesnakes will generally warn people by both rattling their tales, making a distinct rattling noise, and by hissing. They will coil into a defensive position, but are able to strike and will if provoked. It is suggested that should you encounter a rattlesnake, leave it alone and it wil leave you alone. Also, it is important to identify rattle snakes by their rattle. It is very common for other snakes, such as gopher snakes, to drage their tales back and forth along dry leaves to mimic rattling noises. This is a tactic to scare you away, but if you know the visual differences and sound differences, it should be easy to distinguish between rattlers and gopher snakes. Again, though, rattlesnakes can loose their rattles so be carfeful!

			[[Image:gophersnake.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Gophersnake]]

	Rattlesnakes are typically camoflaged. They have colorations that are gray, black and brown to blend in with the surrounding rock and dirt. Rattlesnakes are not colorful. Colorful snakes in California are not venemous!		Rattlesnakes are typically camoflaged. They have colorations that are gray, black and brown to blend in with the surrounding rock and dirt. Rattlesnakes are not colorful. Colorful snakes in California are not venemous!

Cweinber: /* Rattlesnakes */

2008-01-22T22:25:24Z

Rattlesnakes

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	Rattlesnakes only bite when attacking prey or if they are in imminent danger. Rattlesnakes do not have to inject their venom either, so many human snake bites do not end up being life threatening because not venom is ever injected through the bite wounds. Rattlesnakes do not want to bite people and do not want to inject their venom. However, young rattle snakes cannot control their venom and are much more of a danger to people than the adult. Rattlesnakes, in general, would much rather use their fangs and venom to hunt rodents and therefore are generally not considered a large risk to people.		Rattlesnakes only bite when attacking prey or if they are in imminent danger. Rattlesnakes do not have to inject their venom either, so many human snake bites do not end up being life threatening because not venom is ever injected through the bite wounds. Rattlesnakes do not want to bite people and do not want to inject their venom. However, young rattle snakes cannot control their venom and are much more of a danger to people than the adult. Rattlesnakes, in general, would much rather use their fangs and venom to hunt rodents and therefore are generally not considered a large risk to people.
	[[Image:rattler1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px]]		[[Image:rattler1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\| Rattlesnake]]

	Rattlesnakes will generally warn people by both rattling their tales, making a distinct rattling noise, and by hissing. They will coil into a defensive position, but are able to strike and will if provoked. It is suggested that should you encounter a rattlesnake, leave it alone and it wil leave you alone. Also, it is important to identify rattle snakes by their rattle. It is very common for other snakes, such as gopher snakes, to drage their tales back and forth along dry leaves to mimic rattling noises. This is a tactic to scare you away, but if you know the visual differences and sound differences, it should be easy to distinguish between rattlers and gopher snakes. Again, though, rattlesnakes can loose their rattles so be carfeful!		Rattlesnakes will generally warn people by both rattling their tales, making a distinct rattling noise, and by hissing. They will coil into a defensive position, but are able to strike and will if provoked. It is suggested that should you encounter a rattlesnake, leave it alone and it wil leave you alone. Also, it is important to identify rattle snakes by their rattle. It is very common for other snakes, such as gopher snakes, to drage their tales back and forth along dry leaves to mimic rattling noises. This is a tactic to scare you away, but if you know the visual differences and sound differences, it should be easy to distinguish between rattlers and gopher snakes. Again, though, rattlesnakes can loose their rattles so be carfeful!

Cweinber: /* Other Snakes */

2008-01-22T22:25:07Z

Other Snakes

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	Many Califoria snakes are quite beautiful. The more common colorful snakes in California are Kingsnakes. One variety of Kingsnakes can be found here in the Santa Clara foothills, and can be described by a alternating pattern of black and white bands. The California Mountain Kingsnake is also very colorul, showing alternating bands of red, black and white.		Many Califoria snakes are quite beautiful. The more common colorful snakes in California are Kingsnakes. One variety of Kingsnakes can be found here in the Santa Clara foothills, and can be described by a alternating pattern of black and white bands. The California Mountain Kingsnake is also very colorul, showing alternating bands of red, black and white.

	[[Image:kingsnake.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px]]		[[Image:kingsnake.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Mountain Kingsnake]]

	Garter snakes are small snakes usually found near water such as streams and ponds. They feed on much smaller animals such as small fish. Gopher snakes are found in the low lands and feed on rodents.		Garter snakes are small snakes usually found near water such as streams and ponds. They feed on much smaller animals such as small fish. Gopher snakes are found in the low lands and feed on rodents.

Cweinber: /* Other Snakes */

2008-01-22T22:19:51Z

Other Snakes

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	Many Califoria snakes are quite beautiful. The more common colorful snakes in California are Kingsnakes. One variety of Kingsnakes can be found here in the Santa Clara foothills, and can be described by a alternating pattern of black and white bands. The California Mountain Kingsnake is also very colorul, showing alternating bands of red, black and white.		Many Califoria snakes are quite beautiful. The more common colorful snakes in California are Kingsnakes. One variety of Kingsnakes can be found here in the Santa Clara foothills, and can be described by a alternating pattern of black and white bands. The California Mountain Kingsnake is also very colorul, showing alternating bands of red, black and white.

			[[Image:kingsnake.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px]]

	Garter snakes are small snakes usually found near water such as streams and ponds. They feed on much smaller animals such as small fish. Gopher snakes are found in the low lands and feed on rodents.		Garter snakes are small snakes usually found near water such as streams and ponds. They feed on much smaller animals such as small fish. Gopher snakes are found in the low lands and feed on rodents.

Cweinber: /* Rattlesnakes */

2008-01-22T22:17:04Z

Rattlesnakes

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	Rattlesnakes only bite when attacking prey or if they are in imminent danger. Rattlesnakes do not have to inject their venom either, so many human snake bites do not end up being life threatening because not venom is ever injected through the bite wounds. Rattlesnakes do not want to bite people and do not want to inject their venom. However, young rattle snakes cannot control their venom and are much more of a danger to people than the adult. Rattlesnakes, in general, would much rather use their fangs and venom to hunt rodents and therefore are generally not considered a large risk to people.		Rattlesnakes only bite when attacking prey or if they are in imminent danger. Rattlesnakes do not have to inject their venom either, so many human snake bites do not end up being life threatening because not venom is ever injected through the bite wounds. Rattlesnakes do not want to bite people and do not want to inject their venom. However, young rattle snakes cannot control their venom and are much more of a danger to people than the adult. Rattlesnakes, in general, would much rather use their fangs and venom to hunt rodents and therefore are generally not considered a large risk to people.
	[[Image:rattler1.jpg]]		[[Image:rattler1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px]]

	Rattlesnakes will generally warn people by both rattling their tales, making a distinct rattling noise, and by hissing. They will coil into a defensive position, but are able to strike and will if provoked. It is suggested that should you encounter a rattlesnake, leave it alone and it wil leave you alone. Also, it is important to identify rattle snakes by their rattle. It is very common for other snakes, such as gopher snakes, to drage their tales back and forth along dry leaves to mimic rattling noises. This is a tactic to scare you away, but if you know the visual differences and sound differences, it should be easy to distinguish between rattlers and gopher snakes. Again, though, rattlesnakes can loose their rattles so be carfeful!		Rattlesnakes will generally warn people by both rattling their tales, making a distinct rattling noise, and by hissing. They will coil into a defensive position, but are able to strike and will if provoked. It is suggested that should you encounter a rattlesnake, leave it alone and it wil leave you alone. Also, it is important to identify rattle snakes by their rattle. It is very common for other snakes, such as gopher snakes, to drage their tales back and forth along dry leaves to mimic rattling noises. This is a tactic to scare you away, but if you know the visual differences and sound differences, it should be easy to distinguish between rattlers and gopher snakes. Again, though, rattlesnakes can loose their rattles so be carfeful!

Cweinber: /* Rattlesnakes */

2008-01-22T22:16:03Z

Rattlesnakes

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	Rattlesnakes only bite when attacking prey or if they are in imminent danger. Rattlesnakes do not have to inject their venom either, so many human snake bites do not end up being life threatening because not venom is ever injected through the bite wounds. Rattlesnakes do not want to bite people and do not want to inject their venom. However, young rattle snakes cannot control their venom and are much more of a danger to people than the adult. Rattlesnakes, in general, would much rather use their fangs and venom to hunt rodents and therefore are generally not considered a large risk to people.		Rattlesnakes only bite when attacking prey or if they are in imminent danger. Rattlesnakes do not have to inject their venom either, so many human snake bites do not end up being life threatening because not venom is ever injected through the bite wounds. Rattlesnakes do not want to bite people and do not want to inject their venom. However, young rattle snakes cannot control their venom and are much more of a danger to people than the adult. Rattlesnakes, in general, would much rather use their fangs and venom to hunt rodents and therefore are generally not considered a large risk to people.

	[[Image:rattler1.jpg]]		[[Image:rattler1.jpg]]

Cweinber: /* Rattlesnakes */

2008-01-22T22:13:30Z

Rattlesnakes

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	Rattlesnakes only bite when attacking prey or if they are in imminent danger. Rattlesnakes do not have to inject their venom either, so many human snake bites do not end up being life threatening because not venom is ever injected through the bite wounds. Rattlesnakes do not want to bite people and do not want to inject their venom. However, young rattle snakes cannot control their venom and are much more of a danger to people than the adult. Rattlesnakes, in general, would much rather use their fangs and venom to hunt rodents and therefore are generally not considered a large risk to people.		Rattlesnakes only bite when attacking prey or if they are in imminent danger. Rattlesnakes do not have to inject their venom either, so many human snake bites do not end up being life threatening because not venom is ever injected through the bite wounds. Rattlesnakes do not want to bite people and do not want to inject their venom. However, young rattle snakes cannot control their venom and are much more of a danger to people than the adult. Rattlesnakes, in general, would much rather use their fangs and venom to hunt rodents and therefore are generally not considered a large risk to people.

			[[Image:rattler1.jpg]]

	Rattlesnakes will generally warn people by both rattling their tales, making a distinct rattling noise, and by hissing. They will coil into a defensive position, but are able to strike and will if provoked. It is suggested that should you encounter a rattlesnake, leave it alone and it wil leave you alone. Also, it is important to identify rattle snakes by their rattle. It is very common for other snakes, such as gopher snakes, to drage their tales back and forth along dry leaves to mimic rattling noises. This is a tactic to scare you away, but if you know the visual differences and sound differences, it should be easy to distinguish between rattlers and gopher snakes. Again, though, rattlesnakes can loose their rattles so be carfeful!		Rattlesnakes will generally warn people by both rattling their tales, making a distinct rattling noise, and by hissing. They will coil into a defensive position, but are able to strike and will if provoked. It is suggested that should you encounter a rattlesnake, leave it alone and it wil leave you alone. Also, it is important to identify rattle snakes by their rattle. It is very common for other snakes, such as gopher snakes, to drage their tales back and forth along dry leaves to mimic rattling noises. This is a tactic to scare you away, but if you know the visual differences and sound differences, it should be easy to distinguish between rattlers and gopher snakes. Again, though, rattlesnakes can loose their rattles so be carfeful!