The Rattlesnake and the Infant
I want to share a recent snake encounter. The Crown of the Santa Cruz Mountains My friends and I gaze outward from our lofty perch. We’re standing on … Continue Reading →
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Oh Baby Rattlesnake!
The northern California sky is piercing blue as we hike along the top of the ridge. The mid-morning sun begins to warm the breeze that drifts over us from … Continue Reading →
Rattlesnake Safety for Hikers
I won’t lie, I feel lucky to be typing this. I nearly stepped between two enormous, hormone-crazed, Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes. The male snakes were engaged in a combat dance. … Continue Reading →