Arthur Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I've had one very pleasant holiday in CA, AZ and NV. Done some very enjoyable pyro and some touristy things. In summer 2018 I'm planning to return and do some gold country exploring. Is anyone a skilled and willing guide to gold country history and gold mining who might actually take me fun gold panning (fee payable!)? Does anyone know what the real rattlesnake risk is in CA NV and AZ when out in the brush? Is there a personal antivenom available, is it essential, advisable or a waste of money? I can see any holiday insurer arguing at cost of helicopter ambulance pick ups! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogeryermaw Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Can't say about California but Nevada and Arizona are quite active. Definitely go with someone who knows the best places to roll safely in the warmer months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsroom Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Does anyone know what the real rattlesnake risk is in CA NV and AZ when out in the brush? Is there a personal antivenom available, is it essential, advisable or a waste of money? I can see any holiday insurer arguing at cost of helicopter ambulance pick ups! If you watch where you step chances are you will never see a rattler. But if you do give it room, and it should do the same for you. And one last thing is you will more than likely hear it before you see it any way. They don't hunt you down ....Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richtee Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) I don’t know about antivenin packs, but there is some insurance available PS: That would be soo cool to do. I’d enjoy that trip too! https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/taurus-judge-revolver-45-long-colt-410-bore-3-barrel-5-rounds?a=1831567 Edited April 5, 2018 by Richtee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memo Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I've had one very pleasant holiday in CA, AZ and NV. Done some very enjoyable pyro and some touristy things. In summer 2018 I'm planning to return and do some gold country exploring. Is anyone a skilled and willing guide to gold country history and gold mining who might actually take me fun gold panning (fee payable!)? Does anyone know what the real rattlesnake risk is in CA NV and AZ when out in the brush? Is there a personal antivenom available, is it essential, advisable or a waste of money? I can see any holiday insurer arguing at cost of helicopter ambulance pick ups! arthurtry this guy in az. has a forum and knows his stuff. http://nuggetshooter.com/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenneyguy Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I've had one very pleasant holiday in CA, AZ and NV. Done some very enjoyable pyro and some touristy things. In summer 2018 I'm planning to return and do some gold country exploring. Is anyone a skilled and willing guide to gold country history and gold mining who might actually take me fun gold panning (fee payable!)? Does anyone know what the real rattlesnake risk is in CA NV and AZ when out in the brush? Is there a personal antivenom available, is it essential, advisable or a waste of money? I can see any holiday insurer arguing at cost of helicopter ambulance pick ups!I've lived in AZ well over 20 years, have travelled extensively, hiked places very remote, and IMO the rattlesnake danger here is in reality little more than it is elsewhere. Timber Rattlesnakes have been documented in all 48 states. Wear high, leather boots. Keep hearing aids "turned up". Remain constantly alert. Very few bites are seen above the lower calf/ankle areas. Keep a safe distance away from outcroppings leading away above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephbaker Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 If you watch where you step chances are you will never see a rattler. But if you do give it room, and it should do the same for you. And one last thing is you will more than likely hear it before you see it any way. They don't hunt you down ....PatSeems fair enough. I have never come across a rattler. This post gave me an insight into how the experience would be. Thanks, Pat for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stix Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 In Australia we are lucky enough to have some of the most venomous snakes in the world. The Taipan, Eastern Brown and the Tiger, among others. Well, at least rattle snakes give you some sort of audible warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 They do and few ever die from them, they are not looking for humans but small animals. The rattle is to warn you they are aggravated and they will leave you alone if you back away. One interesting think to note is that the strike from a large rattler is known to break the leg of an adult. Boots have a plastic or steel shin protector that helps solve that issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts