I've killed over 50 rattlesnakes on my property in 12 years. Had three dogs bitten and have children around. Cost me a bundle of $$$. Not taking any chances. In the wild I just steer clear but not around my home. Love all other snakes we have here, but the various rattlesnakes, especially the Mojave Green, I feel absolute satisfaction when I shrink the gene pool. Even though I love to shoot them with a single shot .22 mag shot shell, perfect amount of shot/power to make the snake's head go away, a shovel is much easier and quicker.
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