We've been hearing stories about rattlesnakes all summer. Denver is a semi-arid climate (we have cacti growing naturally in some places), so you expect some of this. But usually, they're only in certain places (rocky outcrops) at certain times (near sunset). But this year, they have been everywhere at any time of day. In tall grass … in backyards … in the middle of mountain bike trails. And by the last report we'd heard, over 20 dogs had been treated for rattle snake bites (the norm is like 1). Needless to say, we haven't been keen to take Loki anywhere he might encounter a rattle snake. Rattlers are like most animals, they prefer to stay away from people and only tend to attack when provoked or surprised. And they have that unique rattle sound to let you know where they are way ahead of time.
Well Matt went on a bike ride this morning (sans Loki, thank goodness) and encountered a large Diamond Back in his path telling him in no uncertain terms to get out of the way. Of course, Matt obliged. Poor Loki will have to swear off moutnain biking for the rest of the season, I'm afraid.
Matt is a bigger man than me- I'd have had a stroke!
Good grief glad the doggie wasn't there. I agree with Shannon! This post reminded me of an episode of Little House where Mr. Edwards made rattle snake soup. Ewwwwww.