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 Prairie rattlers
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05/22/23 09:09 PM
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Wytex
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We come across quite a few over the warmer months up here in our part of Wyoming and do our best to relocate instead of killing them. Season has started off quickly while irrigating. 1st little guy was on the driveway in front of the ranch house. He was so small his whole body shook when he tried to rattle his non buttons, lol. Relocated to a rock pile away from the house. 2nd guys has 11 buttons, one of the longest rattles we've seen up there. Judging him to be about 48 inches or so based on the strike he did on me when I nearly stepped on him, near an irrigation ditch, and the spouse's estimate. He should be much more colorful after he sheds. He was left to go on his way. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/05/full-61217-390134-img_3756_copy.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/05/full-61217-390135-img_3761_copy.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/05/full-61217-390136-dscn1838_copy.jpg)
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Re: Prairie rattlers
[Re: Wytex]
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05/22/23 09:24 PM
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Buzzsaw
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SPACE FOR RENT
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Re: Prairie rattlers
[Re: Wytex]
#8856355
05/22/23 11:25 PM
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colt45-90
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Texas colt45
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we had a few in S.W. Ks. years ago, have heard that the population is growing
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: Prairie rattlers
[Re: Buzzsaw]
#8856384
05/23/23 12:29 AM
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pdugas
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Re: Prairie rattlers
[Re: Wytex]
#8856431
05/23/23 03:12 AM
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kry226
The General
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The General
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I understand #2 is HUGE for a prairie rattler. Thanks for sharing. 
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Re: Prairie rattlers
[Re: pdugas]
#8856436
05/23/23 03:51 AM
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kmon11
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They are things of beauty in their own right, but best observed from a distance.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Prairie rattlers
[Re: Wytex]
#8856452
05/23/23 10:05 AM
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dredd
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 Nice Pics!
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Re: Prairie rattlers
[Re: Wytex]
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05/23/23 10:53 AM
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JCB
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Cool snakes. I would rather not see them in person though.
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Re: Prairie rattlers
[Re: Wytex]
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05/23/23 11:22 AM
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Stub
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Re: Prairie rattlers
[Re: Wytex]
#8856500
05/23/23 11:52 AM
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Dave Davidson
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I was butt deep in them until a 4 year drought showed up. Then the pigs. Now, seeing any snake is a rarity.
When I see one on the road I go around them. AFTER, stopping, getting out and looking at it.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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