ALBERTA RATTLESNAKES

Visiting Alberta prairie rattlesnake dens this past September with Snakes on a Plain founder, Sheri Monk. The highlight of the trip was offering water to some thirsty rattlesnakes!
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[@douglynch9012]

I spent part of my life in western South Dakota in the late 60s and early 70s and the Prarie Rattlesnake was the first Rattlesnake that I ever encountered. I now live in northeast Tennessee near the NC border and spend significant time every year with our Timber Rattlesnakes here in the mountains. As I have a shuttle service for Appalachian Trail hikers, I always encourage hikers to send me photos of the Timber Rattlesnakes as well as other snakes that they encounter while hiking the AT. Less than a week ago I received a photo of a beautiful yellow phase Timber from one of the hikers I shuttled that was basking on the trail. Thanks for sharing.

[@lotterhand]

I love that region and hope to go on a family trip to the Black Hills/Badlands, although the southern Appalachians where you live now is scenic and rich in biodiversity and is an area I have considered retiring someday. Great idea having hikers send you images of snakes they encountered. It is refreshing when "non snake" folks get a jolt of excitement when they come across an impressive rattlesnake. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@barbarathorndyke8417]

YAY A NEW VIDEO FROM MARK!

[@lotterhand]

Thanks for the enthusiasm!

[@markrumfola9833]

Good Video Mark

[@lotterhand]

Thanks as always!

[@ashleyhockenberry2187]

Excellent work, Mark ! Thanks for sharing.

[@lotterhand]

Thank you for watching Ashley!

[@CandysCritters]

I am fascinated by the way snakes have found ways to hydrate when they experience drought. I’ve taken to always carrying water when doing snake relocations. Seems they always appreciate it!

[@lotterhand]

Same here, especially considering that many species of snakes don't always have drinkable water available for weeks/months at a time. Keep up the good work!

[@catbirdherping9857]

Great video! Made me think that I should have offered water to the NorPacs in the den I visited on Saturday.

[@lotterhand]

Thanks! There is always next spring when snakes are particularly thirsty after emergence. My friend and I also offered several dozen red-sided garter snakes water in Manitoba during spring emergence in May, 2018, which was the most memorable experience regarding snakes I have ever had! Footage can be seen in my Narcisse vid.

[@nepaleseman1010]

Thanks Mark for sharing. As you may know I am from the UK and you will be aware of the European adder that lives as far north as the artic circle.

[@lotterhand]

Yes I do! And seeing one at the Arctic Circle tops my bucket list! I even considered mentioning such a desire in this video.

[@joshuastover1047]

I’ve been looking forward to this one

[@lotterhand]

I hope you enjoyed it!

[@Marc-gj9vx]

Don't fall in that hole...

[@charlenesterken2604]

not on your life would I vist the snake den