5 Tips for Hiking in Rattlesnake Season | Avoid Rattlesnakes on Trail | Rattlesnake Safety Tips

Today we're talking about 5 tips for hiking in rattlesnake season. Using these rattlesnake safety tips will help you avoid rattlesnakes on the trail, whether you're backpacking or hiking, it's important to stay snake safe!

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[gladegoodrich]

Pushing 80 and can no longer hear them. Bought a pair of knee high snake boots. Great investment!

[raisedbyraccoons]

It's very good of you to put out advise however, after dealing with rattlers for decades in the Sonoran Desert I would advise against an inexperienced person using trekking poles to move a snake. Rattlers can jump about as far as they are long. A 4 ft pole against a 5 ft rattler is unsafe. Arms from elbow down are one of the most common bites specifically for this reason.
Instead, throw sand at it to move it. Or get a longer stick.
Thanks for your input.
Stay aware.

[christopping]

Don't step OVER a log or fallen tree blocking a trail, step ON to it, then over. Less chance of something resting under the log or behind a rock biting you. (From Africa where the vipers/adders don't have rattles to warn you!)

[keithsummers]

Desert dweller here. Snakes are still out even in high 60’s low70’s.

[duckdog]

Personal experience; While moving through deep sage, my trekking poles alerted a large and very angry rattlesnake just as I was about to step on it. Highly recommend poles for desert hikes.

[MarcusRefusius]

Here in the Sierra when daytime temps are over 95 our Rattlesnakes become Crepuscular. Active at twilight. You’ll rarely encounter one in the sun. Also most Rattlesnakes won’t Rattle, they prefer to blend in and let you pass on by. Most envenomations in the US happen on the hand or arm. Because the victim is messing with the snake. Also worth mentioning is that the Lion’s share of envenomations in the US come from Copperheads not Buzzworms. I caught two on my deck this summer and neither rattled even after I picked them up with my tongs. The first one was a yearling and just layed there comfortably coiled next to our front door. My dog and I walked within a foot of it twice before I even spotted it. The second one was a ten plus pounder. Big Pacific Rattlesnake. Again, wanted nothing to do with humans aside from getting away. They are so much less aggressive than wive’s tails would have us believe. I’ve been hiking in Rattlesnake country for lost 60 years with zero close calls. Cheers. +x

[bluestraveler]

I had your in my pocket listing while walking on a road that I saw a rattler the day before, and when you shook that rattle, I dead stopped to see where it was. Scared me good.

[cuppa]

I'm hiking in a week in Arizona, Utah. Good advice and a great reminder 👍
Thank you 👍

[smetlogik]

Some great tips and practical advice in this one. I'd recommend that hikers become familiar with the snakes in the area they are going to hike. Googling reptiles and amphibians of (whatever state you're hiking) should yield a few sites to see species, range maps, and typical behaviors. Cheers!

[UnsettledJourney]

Great video! Thanks for sharing, nice tips! We are currently driving through Oregon!

[davidaaaa]

Very Good advice. Thanks for the video.

[greenfoodcrush]

Great video! It’s spring here in Southern California and the babies are out. We almost stepped on one that was in the middle of the trail last weekend. Blended right into the dirt. Better believe I am on high alert now!!

[H.pylori]

Good advice. I only hike in the Mojave Desert in the winter when it is cold at night and only 50-60 degrees in the daytime. Still stay alert for reptiles.

[NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice 👍 Thank you for sharing and wishing you a wonderful day.

[KENFEDOR]

Appreciate the temperature tip. Here in north Georgia, i encountered a very shy, non-rattling rattlesnake. Temperature was around 60 so that may have explained his lack of aggression.

[bonecrusher]

Great vid.. hope see on trail, you seem supper chill brother 😎🌲🐍🦅🍹

[Frogseathorses]

I was 15 miles into a 30-mile day hike in the Santa Catalinas in Tucson and got tricked by the wind and the faux rattles. Heard that for hours and dismissed all “rattling” sounds…until I saw a Mojave on a boulder about chest level and feet from me coiled and threatening to strike. That was the day I stopped listening to music in both ears. (Trekking pole probably saved me, and that was the only time I’ve ever used one)

[sandramoomey]

I am always on the lookout for rattlesnakes. Last year, I bought trekking poles and Crackshot Snake Guardz that give me peace of mind in the desert.

[mapsfordays]

Just found your channel here and this informative creation here. We especially appreciate your knowledgeable, conservational approach. Too many viewers on our rattlesnake video leave negative, hate ridden responses about them to the point where we've had to delete a few. Full support here, full watch 6:24 and a huge 👍🏽308🧡Happy trails!✌🏽🌟

[ronaldrose]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this informative video. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋