Rattlesnake Bite: Surviving a Western Diamondback Attack | Real Wild

The Western Diamondback demonstrates its defense! On #WorldSnakeDay we celebrate these fascinating reptiles with a PSA. Did you know rattlesnakes don’t know how to be aggressive? What some might interpret as aggressive behaviors are actually high-level defense behaviors, and only occur when lower-level defense behaviors like camouflage, escaping, hissing, or rattling are no longer an option. The best way to respect the snek and avoid a bite? Keep your eyes peeled, watch your step, and give them