Real estate blog entries tagged with safety in the desert by Juli Vosmik, Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739 (Dominion Fine Properties)

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safety in the desert: It's that time of year here in Arizona..............Rattlesnake season - 03/30/11 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.

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safety in the desert: Rattlesnake warning - protect your dogs - 03/30/11 04:28 PM

Today, I let the puppies out, only to have them barking frantically within a few seconds.

I've been working with them and taking them to one VERY important and life saving class - Rattlesnake avoidance classes. One great local class is Magma Bird Dogs. http://www.magmabirddogs.com/snakebreaking.html

If your area is prone to rattlers, please google under dog training for rattlesnakes.

On the patio, was a rattlesnake sunbathing and the puppies knew right away to avoid it and cry for help. So, I ran outside, called the puppies back and then trembled so much I could hardly … (18 comments)

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