It’s the time of year when rattlesnakes are more likely to hole up during the daytime and be active at night so I thought it best to share what to do and what not to do in case of snakebite. Don’t go walking in the desert at night without a flashlight and a walking stick. It’s easier to deal with a close encounter in the dark with a stick than a firearm. I’ve had quite a few chance meetings with ra


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