Svengoolie Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 WE camp near bathroom 12 and for the past two years have had three rattlers in our camp. One of the times we were sitting around the campfire and it sounded like there was some kind of leak. Maybe a propane leak. This went on for a minute or two when someone yelled "SNAKE" It was sitting around the campfire with us rattling for us to leave! It was close to the wife's foot and she was wearing flip flops. I kicked it away from her foot and went after it as the whole camp scattered. I picked it up and relocated it near the wash past the entrance. Well, this year we camped in the same place. It was back! Back to the wash it went. Plus we saw another one by a bush nearby, no campers there so I left it alone. Keep in mind they are there. Check your campsite and all around well if you have dogs or kids. Anyone else with these in their camp lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 WE camp near bathroom 12 and for the past two years have had three rattlers in our camp. One of the times we were sitting around the campfire and it sounded like there was some kind of leak. Maybe a propane leak. This went on for a minute or two when someone yelled "SNAKE" It was sitting around the campfire with us rattling for us to leave! It was close to the wife's foot and she was wearing flip flops. I kicked it away from her foot and went after it as the whole camp scattered. I picked it up and relocated it near the wash past the entrance. Well, this year we camped in the same place. It was back! Back to the wash it went. Plus we saw another one by a bush nearby, no campers there so I left it alone. Keep in mind they are there. Check your campsite and all around well if you have dogs or kids. Anyone else with these in their camp lately? I have camped at Dumont since 1975 and never have seen a snake. Scorpion and a desert rat but no snakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolofsand Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 check for holes around bath #12--great place for den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND~~SNAKE Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 SAND~~SNAKES??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svengoolie Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 SAND~~SNAKES??? Sidewinders, so yeah, I guess they are sand snakes. But they were not invited into our circle. I have tossed 3 into the wash in less than 12 months (river crossing) so watch out. They are probably pissed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I have camped at Dumont since 1975 and never have seen a snake. Scorpion and a desert rat but no snakes X2 Thanks for the heads up though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1223 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Sounds fishey...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sandman Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 In 35 years of duning at Dumont I've never seen a rattlesnake but figured they're there somewhere. I have seen coyotes, rats/mice, scorpions and some weird little snakes that look more like a Garter snake...and fish in the creek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsWeeks Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Never seen a snake but did see tracks from a sidewinder on the dunes a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svengoolie Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Sounds fishey...... I'm serious. Three rattlers since last Thanksgiving. Yes. Thanksgiving. And it was at night. I thought they would already be hibernating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas style Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svengoolie Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) pictures? I have one. It's of me holding it last Thanksgiving. I will find it. Edited November 5, 2012 by Svengoolie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo_bruce Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 i ran a side winder over one time down buy were they check your pass . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakster884 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Having a rattle Snake 80 miles from Death Valley doesn't sound Fishy to me. Thanks for the alert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeuelorDie Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Seen both a Rattler and a Winder. One in dune season, one in summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svengoolie Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 It's supposed to be warm this weekend. Keep an eye out. I do have a pic. It's on my wifes facebook page. It was taken last Thanksgiving. It was a mature sidewinder. I will figure out how to get the pic here. I'm not trying to scare anyone, it's just a heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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