I haven't yet seen a photo of the rattlesnake from this weekend, but I
photographed this one on Lemmon Road on May 15, 2009.
http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide1717.jpg
Same family? It's a pretty colored Timber Rattler.
Ardith Bondi
On 5/26/14 8:22 PM, Rick wrote:
Don’t pet them indeed. That’s how most people get bitten, esp. after
some imbibing:
Approximately 40 percent of all snakebites occur in people who are
handling or playing with snakes, and 40 percent of all people bitten had
a blood alcohol level of greater than 0.1 percent. Sixty-five percent of
snakebites occur on the hand or fingers, 24 percent on the foot or
ankle, and 11 percent elsewhere. One case was reported of a snakebite on
the glans penis.
Read more:
http://www.gorp.com/weekend-guide/travel-ta-snake-bite-faq-sidwcmdev_053475.html#ixzz32s2uANB1
*From:*Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net]
*Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 7:54 PM
*To:* 'Rick'
*Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
So like don’t pet them.
*From:*bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu
<mailto:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu>
[mailto:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Rick
*Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 7:50 PM
*To:* 'Claudia Peretti'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds'
*Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for
many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property.
Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE
THEM ALONE.
Thanks,
Rick Cech
P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a
moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes
(no problem experienced, other than the shock).
I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised
that when I heard the rattle I didn’t see it in my viewfinder. That’s
because the other member of the senior pair was about 5’ off my left
foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn’t included in the photo. (Again, no
ill effects.)
*From:*bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu
<mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu>
[mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of
*Claudia Peretti
*Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM
*To:* 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds'
*Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE
Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late
morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We
also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of
71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti
*From:*bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu
<mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu>
[mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Robert
Lewis
*Sent:* Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM
*To:* NYSBirds
*Subject:* Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County.
I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the
main path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more
like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the
sign for "Gray House."
I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon.
Beware.
Bob Lewis
Sleepy Hollow NY
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