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Rattlesnakes Worth Relocating?
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by Hogballs on August 24, 2002
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Hi-
We are getting ready to build a house on 16 acres in the Southern California foothills (elev 3000').
Today my son found a rattlesnake. Being a smart lad he got the hell out of there.
We expect, of course, to find rattlesnakes on the property, along with lots of other wildlife.
The rattlesnakes, however are a problem. They will either have to be killed or relocated. I don't mind relocating them and have done so in the past, but I read an article a few years back about rattlers in New England and how they are very territorial and hibernate in the same caves every year and don't take well to being relocated.
Here are my questions:
1.Is relocation a good alternative? Or is it a guaranteed death sentence to the snake?
2. If the answer to #1 is YES, what kind of equipment should I keep on hand? A hook, tongs and some sort of bag? How about the "Aces Snake Tube"?
Also, what is the best snake bite kit out there? We'll be hiking a lot and I'll want one in my pack.
Hog
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by Hogballs on August 24, 2002
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Oh, one more thing.
How about a noose, such as the Ketch-All Pole?
Are they safe for the snake?
Hog
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by Charper on August 25, 2002
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There are 2 web pages that will answer all of your questions.
First of all, this will answer most of your questions about relocation:
http://www.venomousreptiles.org/articles/18
And second of all, this will give you detail instructions on how to relocate:
http://www.kingsnake.com/snakegetters/
CH
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by Charper on August 25, 2002
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You specifically need to look at this page:
http://www.kingsnake.com/snakegetters/class/index.html
CH
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by donalds on August 25, 2002
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Where about in So cal are you?I would be eager to help you with your problem.I am down in San Diego and have some free time over the next month or so.Drop me an email.
cheers
donald
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