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It's that time of year here in Arizona..............Rattlesnake season

By Juli Vosmik

Real Estate Agent with Dominion Fine Properties SA582226000

March 30, 2011 04:48 PM

It's rattlesnake season here in Arizona. Today, when I let the puppies out, they let me know all about it.

Tonight, on the evening news, they reported there have already been 15 reported rattlesnake bites ON HUMANS in the last week.

This blog is to give you some ideas on rattlesnake safety for you and your pets.

If out hiking, be sure you have a walking stick or cane - something to put ahead of you on the ground.

If you come across a rattler, back away SLOWLY.

Don't probe into rocky crevices.

Use common sense.

If you are bitten, one of the most common misconceptions is to put ice near the bite site!! DON'T! And, DON'T use a tourniquet.

Head DIRECTLY to the nearest hospital - PERIOD!!!

For your four legged friend(s) take them to rattlesnake aversion training - it can save their life. Trust me - I experienced it just today!!!!

Be safe in the desert!!!

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Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

And I was complaining about allergy season due to all the pollen. I shall stop. I'd much rather have this!! YIKES!!

Mar 30, 2011 05:21 PM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Cheryl - are you arm's certified? All of my horse riding friends carry one just for this purpose.

Liz, I just wrote another blog about that - there are some GREAT training centers which use an electronic shock collar and when the dog gets near a rattler (caged and milked) they get zapped. I think the shock power is a little more than the "bark" collars we can buy commercially - but, obviously worth it.

Yep, Jane - NY. Poor little snake will literally die if it goes outside of the snake building - it's way too cold for it. Okay, truthfully, not a lot of sympathy here,

Chuck, where's "up here?

Mar 30, 2011 05:25 PM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

LOL, Joni - it's allergy season here, as well. I'd MUCH rather deal with those symptons.

Mar 30, 2011 05:27 PM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Juli, I"m sorry but the photo alone gives me chills. A few years ago, we had a big rattler in our yard where we lived at that time. One of my Westie terriers was crouching down intensely watching it while the snake started to rattle at him... I yelled and luckily, my dog listened and came to me...

Mar 31, 2011 03:48 AM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Where were you living, Silvia?

Mar 31, 2011 04:25 AM

Joshua Zargari

MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY

MJ Decorators Workshop

We just had a snake that was missing from the Bronx zoo...

The snake was found today...

Mar 31, 2011 12:21 PM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Joshua, last I heard that cobra was still missing. I'm sure everyone's relieved it was found.

Mar 31, 2011 03:02 PM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Juli, Thankfully your puppies were not hurt. That’s incredible … 15 bites on humans in one week. News-worthy … it will bring awareness to the locals that the snake season has begun.

Mar 31, 2011 04:13 PM

Ann Hayden 636-399-7544

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO

SelectAnn.com

Juli,

Sounds scary! I think I would pass out if I heard one of these.

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO

Mar 31, 2011 04:21 PM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Kathleen, there were another 5 just today!!!!! YIKES!!! But, hiking is such a favorite pasttime here.

Ann, you actually get used to them. Had 5 in the yard last year. That's why the dog aversion therapy is SO important. And, I'm reading up on the rattlesnake anti venom shots. If the puppies get bit, it supposedly slows down the effects so one has enough time to get the dog to the emergency clinic. Another blog.

Mar 31, 2011 04:30 PM

T A

Peoria, AZ

I think I'll stay a little closer in town...where the snake appearances are rare!

Mar 31, 2011 09:49 PM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Wimp, Abdon!!!! Are you saying I love in the boondocks? LOL.

Apr 01, 2011 05:30 AM

Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes - Tucson, AZ

Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

Wow - guess I better take my head out of the clouds and my eyes off the mountains when I'm walking again. Rattlesnake season all too soon! Thanks for the heads up! Or, should I say, heads down!!!

Apr 01, 2011 05:37 AM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Head's down AND dogs all on a leash!!! Cara, there were 5 more reported human bites just last night on the news. They're out in full force, enjoying our weather, just like us.

Apr 01, 2011 05:39 AM

Larry O'Sullivan

Sandy, UT

Juli - commiserations. I hope the snake "season" passes rapidly

Apr 01, 2011 06:29 AM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Larry, they're just coming out and sunbathing after a cool winter (well, by our standards, LOL.) Seriously, they are EVERYWHERE!!!

Apr 01, 2011 08:36 AM

Pat Haddad, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI

Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN

Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert

Goodness Juli!! And people worry about tornadoes here in Indiana! Goodness!!

Apr 01, 2011 06:25 PM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

I think I'll take the snakes, Pat, LOL.

Apr 02, 2011 03:48 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Juli so you mean this time of year I would have to remain in doors? ------:)

Apr 02, 2011 04:15 PM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

No, Jennifer, just be extra careful out there!!! It warmed up into the 90's here this week, 100 on April 1 - a little early for us, but it sure brought out the slithering ones.

Apr 02, 2011 05:56 PM