If you're not used to being around rattlers, I would suggest not attempting the cache at this time. This is springtime and you could be walking into a den of trouble!
----- Original Message -----
From: Atherton, Bill (AZ15)
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 1:46 PM
To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] Rattlesnakes
It was not signs of a rattle snake, it was the snake. Use extreme caution
as he is hiding in a hard to see location. You will be forced to get close
before you can see him. I think he has setup house keeping there.
Bill - The Watcher
-----Original Message-----
From: SquishyGecko
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 1:12 PM
To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Rattlesnakes
While reading the logs for GCJFPP, I noticed that the first two people to
attempt this cache saw "signs" of a rattlesnake ahead. Being from a place
where rattlesnakes aren't a huge issue, and being accident prone (I've had
two cactus incidents while caching so far, one pierced a muscle), I'm
wondering just what exactly the signs of a rattlesnake in the area are,
other than the obvious rattle.
Also, I've been searching the internet for information about how to deal
with a rattlesnake bite, and so far there doesn't seem to be much other than
to keep the wound below the heart, don't cut it open or use a tournequette,
and call for help. Anyone have any other suggestions?
If you don't hear from me by tomorrow, it's probably 'cause I'm going to
attempt GCJFPP this afternoon, and Mr. Rattlesnake might decide to eat me.
Signed,
Dumb Desert Dipstick :-)