Comments on: Big Snake in Montana?

By: maria

maria — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:07:06 +0000

will when i was walking trail side in sidney seen black long snake so i have know i did if it was posions so i stop about 100 feet away from it! (dont like snakes)!!!!!

By: David

David — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:57:46 +0000

I first encountered this photo in a safety e-mail purporting this snake to have been found at the old Hanford town sight on the Columbia River, near Richland Washington where the Hanford Nuclear Reservation is.

By: towersour

towersour — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:10:22 +0000

Well the picture is fake no doubt there, and we have lots of snakes in Mt. the only dagerous one being the Rattler. I have lived on the eastern front of The Rockies for years and everytime I see a snake they are interested in getting away from me, and I them. Helps to know their preferred areas as well and avoid them if you dont like snakes. I think they are a beautiful part of our wildlife and enjoy observing all the many harmless species we have here.
Michelle

By: C. Helgert

C. Helgert — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:34:05 +0000

That photo has been making the rounds. It was a post here in Michigan a couple months ago, with a caption placing it in Michigan. Not true. The only viper in Michigan is a Massasagua rattlesnake, also known as a Pigmy rattlesnake. It is stubby, growing about 12-24 inches in length; venom generally non-fatal.

By: Cheri

Cheri — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:53:33 +0000

I visted Montana last summer and can’t wait to visit again. I’ve found reading blogs is a good way to learn about an area and that is what I was doing tonight when I saw this picture. I was so amazed because last summer this same pic was all over the internet here as having been killed in a town 50 miles north of here in Poplar Bluff, MO. I even talked to some guys who swore they were the ones who killed it. My friends and I even thought we could identify the buildings in the background. And yes these things do grow that big here but now I wonder if it was all a hoax.

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:40:42 +0000

Betty…there are snakes…and I saw three this summer. And actually one of them was under my deck…I live near Three Forks and yes…they are plentiful. The good thing about rattle snakes, is that they will usually let you know that they are there. A few years ago there was one, probably at least 5 feet long in my yard, while my daughter was playing outside…she was 3 at the time. It just stayed in one spot…I was able to grab her and get in the house. My friend Cindy has killed them on her own with a shovel. They can only strike half the length of their body…so yes they are here and this last year they were plentiful. We killed one in the driveway too…but we play in the woods and at the lake with no problems…

By: mike from helena

mike from helena — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:09:22 +0000

Of course, Betty. If you’re an out-of-stater, there’s a rattler under every bush! Seriously, I know there are rattlers around, but I don’t think I’ve seen 3 in the wild in 50-some years. With all due respect, I have to agree with the fellow’s take on the 97lb claim. No way anyone short of The Hulk holds 97lbs out at THAT angle. That alone casts enough doubt on the claim to put it in the fable category.

By: Betty

Betty — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:20:00 +0000

Years ago as a child I lived in Montana .My mother did all the worring. Besides what is lerking in the bushes, do you run, walk slowly or stand still??? For get out of dodge if you see one.

By: Betty

Betty — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:08:28 +0000

It is my understanding that rattle snakes can jump 8 feet. If this is a live snake he is holding. It sure doesn’t seem like a good thing to do. I heard they are good to eat but no thank you.Taste like chicken!! :)

By: Betty

Betty — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:03:31 +0000

I would love to buy some property in Helena montana or on the outskirts by the rivers. With children how safe would this be? Are there snakes all around the Natioal Park areas. I would like a small vacation spot to fish but dont want to worry about snakes taking our little ones lifes. What to watch out for???? Your input or advise is appreciated.We have a big family.