The large snake was warm and for the moment that was all that was important.
Lying in the grass as he was he was well hidden though there were not many that would dare to intrude upon the reptiles solitude.
In six years of life he had never been threatened by another predator except [...]
Browsing Diamondback rattlesnake™
WITHOUT WARNING
Posted by ctowne in September 1st, 2008
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Posted in: Adventure, Nature, Nature writing, Survival, Wilderness adventure, Wildlife Tags: Diamondback rattlesnake, Hemotoxic venom, Self defense, Snake bite
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