Rattlesnake in a rural yard not far from a house
Summer is here, and along with cookouts and swimming and longer days, also comes the danger of rattlesnakes.
According to Zack Walker Statewide Non-game Bird and Mammal Program Supervisor at the Wyoming Game and Fish, “We have two species of rattlesnake that have been documented in Wyoming. These are the prairie rattlesnake and the midget faded rattlesnake.
Walker, in an email interview, said, “Avoidance is the best way to keep from getting bit. Many people get bit while trying to harass snakes. This would include trying to handle or kill the snake. I always recommend that when people can, they just avoid the snake.