Collaborative travel journal for lovers of the American West! (page 35 of 41)

Hi. Ducono says avoid selfies......... Here’s why you shouldn’t try to take a selfie with a rattlesnake

Hi there. Yes, that looks like a "ribbon snake"—it’s harmless.

A great stretch, in any case. I posted quite a few photos of this trail in my 2017 travel journal.

hi,

and from the Rio Grande to the Canadian border,

basically, that’s it, but to be a bit more thorough… in the north, the rattlesnake range spills over slightly into Canada.

You can find them in British Columbia as far north as Kamloops and in the Thompson Valley. I’ve seen one at 900 meters altitude in the forest.

In southeastern Alberta and even a bit of southwestern Saskatchewan, they’re also found in the Prairies.

Alberta’s situation is even a bit special: the rattlesnake appears on the coat of arms and insignia of an important military base where Canadians and Brits train with live ammunition.

Canadian Forces Base Suffield National Wildlife Area - Canada.ca

In southern Ontario, there’s a magnificent one to see: the Massasauga rattlesnake

Hello Christine. There are rattlesnakes all over the western, central-western, and southwestern United States, and from the Rio Grande to the Canadian border. Of course, there are different types, but they’re all dangerous. You always have to keep that in mind—it’s not the French countryside.

Hello Bernard,

In desert areas, I think there are more of them than elsewhere. We saw one in the bushes while coming back from Lake Powell:

Yes, I know it’s not the French countryside. However, in France, you have to watch out for vipers (https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vip%C3%A8re_aspic). That snake is dangerous too.

Personally, in nature, I prefer wearing pants over shorts—it’s basic protection.

I’m afraid that the fabric of pants isn’t enough protection against a rattlesnake bite.

Have a great afternoon!

Christine

Hi there. You're absolutely right—I've also traveled a lot in Canada. I mentioned the Canadian border because of the "American West" context, but of course, borders have never stopped wildlife. They’re also very present in Mexico. Bernard.

True, it's a fine specimen. For basic protection, I was talking about loose-fitting pants—obviously not skinny jeans. Nothing's perfect, but if the bite happens through the fabric, it might lessen the impact and the amount of venom injected. Just my two cents. Cheers.

For basic protection, I was talking about loose pants—obviously not skinny jeans. Nothing’s perfect, but if the bite happens through the fabric, it can lessen the impact and the amount of venom injected.

OK, thanks!

Have a good evening!

Christine

Good evening 😉 Have a great trip!!! Marcalamar

No need to worry... My ever-patient wife took hundreds of them... my darling, none for me... same here... and I'm way too prone to vertigo to try that... Horsebend won't be my final resting place...

Thanks.. I’ll definitely need it..

Good evening Christian, and have a great trip! We're leaving in a week ;)... We'll be following in your footsteps ;) via Montreal too...

Good evening Christian,

I also wish you a great trip.

Christine

Hi Fanny,

I see it’s almost time 😉

Have a great trip!

Christine

Thanks Christine, yep, final preparations, down to the wire😉

Hello everyone 🙂 Have a great vacation, Fanny!!! Martine 🙂

Thanks Martine, Can't wait for next Saturday😉! Have a great Sunday Fanny

Hi Fanny,

Great, a fantastic travel journal that’s coming soon... Enjoy your time with your son—it makes for amazing memories. It’s great that he’s getting to know the US West so well. Hope the weather’s nice for you. In two weeks, a little getaway to Madrid before heading back to the States next summer.

Have a great vacation! 🙂

The goal of this journal is photo sharing, so I'm reviving it 😏 One October morning in 2018, surprise in the town of Williams—it really changes the landscape!

Thanks Sylvie and have a great getaway in Madrid 😉 Fanny