rattlesnakes

[McPatch]

Was out for a walk with my dog and saw a rattle snake .This is the first one i have seen.I belive it is a prairie.Any info on these would be appreciated.It was about 3 feet long and not to threatend.How toxic would bite be to my dog?

[reverendsterlin]

most dogs I've seen bitten swell horribly but seem to suffer little tissue damage. Sounds about the size of a 2 year old. I would consider it lethal anyway but doubt it is a threat unless the dog harrasses it pretty good

[Nicky]

were u near the badlands I go there some times and i've seen one once probably best thing to do is stay away from them for info try these sites...

www.reptilesallasorts.com maybe they'll have info.

[McPatch]

Well Kayla unfortunatly the only dog runs where we can let the dog off leash are in the coulees.The one area is posted with signs but where i ran into this one was well away from that area.We also see these things when playing golf at the 2 local courses which happen to be in the same area.Thanks i will check out the site .