Moderator: Scott Waters
I like that shot of the tree
They're such individuals. Most haul ass but some just look back at you. I think mostly it depends on life experience, but there's probably some genetic component to it as well. Like fearless vs cautious little kids - what comes outta mom, is just what comes outta mom. I recall one truly enormous Santa Ritas bear snuffling around my truck once when I got back from quite a herp-hike. That thing had to have been hounded at least once in its life. He sure didn't think much of me though.We hiked upon this bear while birding and he was disconcertingly unafraid.
True enough Cushen, but one option that won't be is above the Rim. Also, there's the Strip. Finally, you've got the middle and higher elevations in the Mojave. Add them up, there's about half the state. Plenty of great AZ herrping outside the Madrean zone. Think about it...Much of Arizona is dry an hot in May
Thank you especially for this message of safety Jimi. I would not want people to think we touch venomous snakes with bare hands. My husband always wears welding gloves if he handles a small rattlesnake. He never have problems so far. As for me - I am too afraid to handle them even with gloves.people get bit like that though. Don't push your luck.
