Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

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From relocation 08/16/07, Mesa, Arizona
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risingconviction  2008-03-18 13:19:23 Hate to say it, but that is simply not true. A Mojave will NOT chase down anything. I've experienced over 100 in the wild in the last 3 years and not one has ever given chase. Why did they give your dog penicillin for a snake bite? __________________________________________________
YogaNate79  2008-03-18 02:42:57 My parents have a ranch in Kingman, AZ and get Mojave Green encounters all of the time. Bit one of their dogs too and almost killed the poor thing. Had to administer penicilin to her. I was told that Mojave Green's will actually chase or hunt down whoever they intend to bite no matter the circumstances. Whereas, a traditional D-Back only strikes when it feels threatened in it's immediate surroundings. __________________________________________________
risingconviction  2008-03-18 02:04:57 ... maybe. In my experience with both species, the mojave is indeed a tad more aggressive. I would point out, however, that a disproportionate number of atrox encountered were resting or otherwise preoccupied, so real comparison isn't possible. Do you have any information showing the 'green' scuts from Western AZ or Eastern CA to be more aggressive than others? Sounds to me like local mythology. __________________________________________________
YogaNate79  2008-03-18 01:48:33 The Mohave Green Rattler is more aggressive and dangerous than this snake. Remember, rattlesnakes are pit vipers. __________________________________________________
brnleague99  2008-03-15 21:18:41 Damn, he's up in the "S" formation. That means that snake is pissed. __________________________________________________